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MIT Researchers Develop AI Chip That Can Reduce Electronic Waste

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a unique approach to configurable technology chip ware that could help reduce electronic waste, partially adopting a model used in a... Read More...

Thailand Enacts Ban Against Importation of Electronic Waste

The nation of Thailand has reportedly passed legislation that will prohibit the importation of hazardous electronic waste into that country. According to an article posted earlier this month to the website o... Read More...

Urban Mining Tool Makes Moves to Manage eWaste in EU

A new tool for urban mining is helping to map valuable waste across the EU.

Electronic Recycling Programs Improve Responsible Waste Management

A recent study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that electronics recycling standards are working as intended. The study confirmed that the two voluntary certification programs offered in ... Read More...

Standards Bodies Monitor E-Waste Recycling Programs

Americans discard more than two million tons of e-waste every year, according to the EPA. As new products are released old gadgets pile up around the world and are commonly disposed of improperly. The ma... Read More...

New York Ban on eWaste to soon Take Effect

After January 1st, 2014 New Yorkers may face fines for disposing of electronic waste with their normal trash and recycling.

AT&T Fined $52 Million for Mishandling Electronic Waste

AT&T has settled with the state of California as part of a settlement that the company was illegally dumping hazardous waste and agreed to pay $52 million in civil penalties and environmental compliance... Read More...

Robots Taught to Disassemble E-Waste

Industrial robots were programmed to know how electronic products are built, allowing them to disassemble electronic waste quicker than humans. Researchers at UNSW Australia are working to automate the e-wa... Read More...

WEEE Fee Proposal Deadline Approaching

The September 30, 2014 deadline is approaching for companies to submit proposals and suggestions on how a compliance fee should be calculated and managed. The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has released a guide detailing how submitted proposals will be assessed.

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E-Waste Recycling Program Launched by Staples

The business-to-business division of Staples is introducing a new service for businesses to recycle old electronics. The program offers businesses the ability to recycle cell phones, keyboards, and other el... Read More...

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