electronic waste

Planned obsolescence and the growth of electronic waste

Planned obsolescence, one of the most noticeable effects of accelerated consumption, has generated an environmental crisis with the massive accumulation of electronic waste. According to the Global E-waste Monitor, the amount of electronic waste is growing five times faster than...

A 16-year-old creates a functional cell phone with recycled materials.

In a world where smartphones have become increasingly sophisticated and expensive, Gabriel Rochet, a 16-year-old, surprised everyone by building his own mobile device with recycled materials and at a low cost. With just 30 dollars, this French teenager managed...

Rosario collected over 20 tons of electronic waste in 2024.

The Municipality of Rosario, through the Secretariat of Environment and Public Space, collected over 21,000 kilograms of electronic waste during the year 2024. This material was delivered by a total of 1,256 people throughout the 24 collection days held on...

Salta will hold the first ‘Raeetón’ for the collection of electrical and electronic waste.

In the framework of the World Environmental Education Week, the **city of Salta** is getting ready for a day dedicated to **raising awareness and caring for the environment** and the collection of **electrical and electronic waste**. Next Friday, January 24,...

The universal USB-C charger will help reduce 11,000 tons of electronic waste per year.

The implementation of the universal charger in the countries of the European Union is a reality. This European directive will allow consumers to use a single charger model, with the aim of reducing millions of tons of electronic waste...

5 tips to not discard old electronic devices

The disposal of **old electronic devices** has significantly increased in recent decades, generating more than 50 million tons of **electronic waste** in just one year, according to the **Global E-waste Monitor**. This figure is expected to rise to 82...

Electronic waste: estimated to “increase uncontrollably” due to AI computers

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related advances are essential for many aspects of daily and work life, they have also begun to show a "dark side". A recent study showed that this would also lead to an increase in...

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A Cordovan club builds its basketball court with recycled bottle caps

In the city of Despeñaderos, Córdoba, the Club Juventud Alianza achieved a milestone in sports and sustainability by building...