If you haven’t already heard, e-waste is a pretty big deal. Not only is it widespread, but it’s also a significant problem that has been ongoing for decades — and sees little chance of being solved as ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other consumer or industrial electronics that are no longer functional or needed. These ...

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report released ...

Each year, the total amount of electric and electronic equipment the world uses grows by 2.5 million tonnes. Phones, radios, toys, laptops – if it has a power or battery supply it’s likely to join a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Running any business today involves using at least one electronic device. Some of these plastics, papers, and metals can get recycled ...

In Sunday's 60 Minutes, CBS TV news magazine examines the lucrative but shadowy business of mining the e-waste for valuable components, including gold. In the first clip, Pelley takes a tour of Denver ...

It found that low and volatile prices for many of these raw materials means that recycling is often considered too costly for businesses. The report called for legal requirements to recycle and reuse ...