Energy Recovery from E-Waste: Pros and Cons
Energy recovery, sometimes called waste-to-energy, involves extracting energy from waste materials through controlled combustion or other thermal…
Microplastics from Electronics in the Environment
Microplastics from electronic devices are an emerging environmental concern that adds another dimension to the case for responsible e-waste management….
E-Waste and Ocean Pollution
The connection between electronic waste and ocean pollution is less immediately obvious than plastic bags or fishing nets, but e-waste contributes to…
Air Quality Impact of Burning Electronic Waste
Burning electronic waste releases a toxic cocktail of pollutants into the atmosphere that affects air quality, human health, and the environment. While…
Heavy Metals in Soil from Improper E-Waste Disposal
Heavy metal contamination of soil from improper e-waste disposal is one of the most persistent and damaging environmental consequences of failing to…
Landfill Contamination from Electronic Waste
Landfill contamination from electronic waste is a long-term environmental problem with consequences that extend far beyond the landfill boundary. When…
E-Waste and Water Pollution: The Hidden Impact
Water pollution from electronic waste is one of the less visible but most damaging environmental consequences of improper e-waste management. While carbon…
The Carbon Footprint of Manufacturing vs. Refurbishing Electronics
The carbon footprint difference between manufacturing new electronics and refurbishing existing ones is substantial. For organisations looking to reduce…
How Refurbishing One Laptop Saves X kg of CO2
The carbon savings from refurbishing a single laptop are surprisingly large. When you refurbish a laptop and return it to productive use, you avoid most…
The Cost of Poor ESG Performance in IT Disposal
Poor ESG performance in IT disposal is not just an environmental failing. It carries real financial costs that can affect your organisation’s bottom line,…