With rising digital penetration, a growing middle class, and the constant upgrading of devices, the country produces thousands of tonnes of e-waste annually. Each year, the world generates over 50 ...

E-waste, which refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, is the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world, and it is highly toxic, threatening public health. Much of this e-waste, ...

When he was just 18 years old, Emmanuel Akatire traveled about 500 miles from his home in Zorko, Ghana, to Accra, the nation’s capital, to find the only work he could — sifting through vast piles of ...

In Nairobi's infamous Dandora dumpsite, a sprawling expanse of waste defines the horizon. Smoke constantly rises from burning garbage, filling the air with acrid fumes, while the young and old sift ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, posing severe environmental and health risks. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Dr ...

Equipment used to train and run generative AI models could produce up to 5 million tons of e-waste by 2030, a relatively small but significant fraction of the global total. Generative AI could account ...

Accra, May 5, GNA – Ghana is integrating e-waste management and recycling into technical and tertiary education curricula to formalise the informal sector and promote sustainability. Dr. Vincent ...

E-waste is growing in volume five times faster than e-waste recycling. Organisations involved in effective and responsible e-waste management awareness-raising activities for 14 October, International ...

Whether it's for work, school or keeping up with friends and family, we all rely on electronic devices for our daily lives. It's likely you are reading this article from a device that uses a battery ...

The Precious Metals E-Waste Recovery market offers promising opportunities driven by rising e-waste volumes, eco-friendly ...