#electronicwaste — Public Fediverse posts
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The main visual part of this project is finished. It started during a lab reorganization: old components that still work but disappear forever once they go back in the box. So we put them on the wall instead — breadboards, opened devices, circuit boards on display for everyone to see and take if useful.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #electronicwaste #repairculture #pcbart
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The main visual part of this project is finished. It started during a lab reorganization: old components that still work but disappear forever once they go back in the box. So we put them on the wall instead — breadboards, opened devices, circuit boards on display for everyone to see and take if useful.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #electronicwaste #repairculture #pcbart
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Two new papers just published (and which were presented last week at the ESCAPE36 conference in Sheffield).
https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.121590
https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.164877
#EWaste #ElectronicWaste #ProcessSystemsEngineering #PSE #ProcessDesign #ModelDevelopment #MultiobjectiveOptimization #DigitalTwin
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Two new papers just published (and which were presented last week at the ESCAPE36 conference in Sheffield).
https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.121590
https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.164877
#EWaste #ElectronicWaste #ProcessSystemsEngineering #PSE #ProcessDesign #ModelDevelopment #MultiobjectiveOptimization #DigitalTwin
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To complete its green transition, EU should mine its trash
By 2050, recycling could fulfill half of Europe’s demand for critical raw materials, according to a new analysis.…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #ClimateChange #dailyscience #electronicwaste #energy&decarbonization #energytransition #environment #Minerals #mining #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Hoshiarpur e waste drive collects 1.5 tonnes of e waste by “Beyond the I” foundations run by Ms Manveen Singh
#TycoonWorld #Hoshiarpur #EWasteDrive #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeyondTheI #ManveenSingh #EWasteRecycling #EnvironmentalAwareness #GreenInitiative #Sustainability #ElectronicWaste #RecycleResponsibly #ClimateAction #EcoFriendly #WasteManagement #EnvironmentalConservation #PunjabNews #CommunityImpact #GoGreen #CleanEnvironment
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Hoshiarpur e waste drive collects 1.5 tonnes of e waste by “Beyond the I” foundations run by Ms Manveen Singh
#TycoonWorld #Hoshiarpur #EWasteDrive #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeyondTheI #ManveenSingh #EWasteRecycling #EnvironmentalAwareness #GreenInitiative #Sustainability #ElectronicWaste #RecycleResponsibly #ClimateAction #EcoFriendly #WasteManagement #EnvironmentalConservation #PunjabNews #CommunityImpact #GoGreen #CleanEnvironment
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To complete its green transition, EU should mine its trash
By 2050, recycling could fulfill half of Europe’s demand for critical raw materials, according to a new analysis.…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #Climatechange #dailyscience #Electronicwaste #energy&decarbonization #energytransition #Minerals #mining #Science
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Go me! I was sitting here bemoaning that both (!) of my little Tribit Xsound Go bluetooth speakers' batteries have given up the ghost and I was going to have to bite the bullet and buy yet *another* cheap bluetooth speaker when I realized... wait... sitting right in front of me is the Samsung Soundbar (and bass speaker) attached to the TV, and it has Bluetooth! Yippee! Happily listening to it now.
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Go me! I was sitting here bemoaning that both (!) of my little Tribit Xsound Go bluetooth speakers' batteries have given up the ghost and I was going to have to bite the bullet and buy yet *another* cheap bluetooth speaker when I realized... wait... sitting right in front of me is the Samsung Soundbar (and bass speaker) attached to the TV, and it has Bluetooth! Yippee! Happily listening to it now.
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@xjasminelu welcome, and what a cool topic! I'm sure this will resonate with the people here.
Tagging this with #introductions and #electronicwaste so that more people get to see it :) -
@xjasminelu welcome, and what a cool topic! I'm sure this will resonate with the people here.
Tagging this with #introductions and #electronicwaste so that more people get to see it :) -
GHMC Navigates E-Waste Deluge Amidst Recycled Promises
Hyderabad collected 103.56 metric tonnes of old electronics this year. This waste will go to a Dundigal facility to prevent pollution. Learn more about GHMC's e-waste drives.
#HyderabadEWaste, #GHMCRecycles, #ElectronicWaste, #TelanganaPollution, #DundigalPlant
https://newsletter.tf/hyderabad-ghmc-collects-103-tonnes-e-waste/
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GHMC collected over 103 metric tonnes of e-waste this year. This is a significant amount of discarded electronics like phones and refrigerators.
#HyderabadEWaste, #GHMCRecycles, #ElectronicWaste, #TelanganaPollution, #DundigalPlant
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New study finds Canadians prone to generating electronic waste
#Canada #ElectronicWaste #Environment #Pollution #Tech #Recycling #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Waste #Mining #EcoCrisis #Electronics #Health #GlobalSouth #GreenLiving #Consumerism
https://the-14.com/new-study-finds-canadians-prone-to-generating-electronic-waste/ -
New study finds Canadians prone to generating electronic waste
#Canada #ElectronicWaste #Environment #Pollution #Tech #Recycling #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Waste #Mining #EcoCrisis #Electronics #Health #GlobalSouth #GreenLiving #Consumerism
https://the-14.com/new-study-finds-canadians-prone-to-generating-electronic-waste/ -
Stunning #SurrealPortraits created from e-waste by photographer Benjamin Von Wong: https://zorz.it/ClPeS
#Webneel #BenjaminVonWong #photographer #ElectronicProduct #photography #PortraitPhotography #ElectronicWaste #Dell #RecyclingProgram
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Stunning #SurrealPortraits created from e-waste by photographer Benjamin Von Wong: https://zorz.it/ClPeS
#Webneel #BenjaminVonWong #photographer #ElectronicProduct #photography #PortraitPhotography #ElectronicWaste #Dell #RecyclingProgram
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#GoldExtraction from #EWaste gets 10 times more efficient with new sponge material
Researchers developed a nanoscale cross-dimensional composite material via self-assembly of two-dimensional graphene oxide and one-dimensional chitosan macromolecules.
By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Oct 27, 2024
"Researchers have developed a new type of material that’s 10 times more efficient at extracting gold from e-waste than previous adsorbents. Developed by chemists and materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, the material is a type of sponge made of #GrapheneOxide and #chitosan [shrimp shells].
"The material can reportedly transform the way gold is extracted from electronic wastes, which has been described so far as a dirty business with low yields and results in toxic #pollutants.
"The cheaper, cleaner and efficient method was tested by researchers using real e-waste provided by a recycling company."
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"While the present work focused on gold, the team say the technique could be adapted to recover other valuable metals such as #silver, #platinum or #palladium from #ElectronicWaste or even #mining residues. And that is not all: as well as e-waste, the technology might be applied to a wider range of environmental cleaning efforts, such as filtering out #HeavyMetals from #PollutedWater sources or industrial effluents, reported Physics World."
Read more:
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/gold-extraction-from-e-waste-sponge
Article in Physics World - Eco-friendly graphene composite recovers gold from e-waste24 Oct 2024
https://physicsworld.com/a/eco-friendly-graphene-composite-recovers-gold-from-e-waste/
#SolarPunkSunday #NoGoldMining
#EWasteRecycling #MetalsExtraction #Electronics #RareEarthMinerals #Recycling #NewTechnology #ShrimpShells -
#GoldExtraction from #EWaste gets 10 times more efficient with new sponge material
Researchers developed a nanoscale cross-dimensional composite material via self-assembly of two-dimensional graphene oxide and one-dimensional chitosan macromolecules.
By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Oct 27, 2024
"Researchers have developed a new type of material that’s 10 times more efficient at extracting gold from e-waste than previous adsorbents. Developed by chemists and materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, the material is a type of sponge made of #GrapheneOxide and #chitosan [shrimp shells].
"The material can reportedly transform the way gold is extracted from electronic wastes, which has been described so far as a dirty business with low yields and results in toxic #pollutants.
"The cheaper, cleaner and efficient method was tested by researchers using real e-waste provided by a recycling company."
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"While the present work focused on gold, the team say the technique could be adapted to recover other valuable metals such as #silver, #platinum or #palladium from #ElectronicWaste or even #mining residues. And that is not all: as well as e-waste, the technology might be applied to a wider range of environmental cleaning efforts, such as filtering out #HeavyMetals from #PollutedWater sources or industrial effluents, reported Physics World."
Read more:
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/gold-extraction-from-e-waste-sponge
Article in Physics World - Eco-friendly graphene composite recovers gold from e-waste24 Oct 2024
https://physicsworld.com/a/eco-friendly-graphene-composite-recovers-gold-from-e-waste/
#SolarPunkSunday #NoGoldMining
#EWasteRecycling #MetalsExtraction #Electronics #RareEarthMinerals #Recycling #NewTechnology #ShrimpShells -
#ZeroWasteAotearoa - Mine #EWaste for #gold, not beautiful landscapes
February 16, 2026
"As a fast-track consent is sought for a major gold mine in #CentralOtago and another has already been granted in #Coromandel, #ZeroWaste #Aotearoa is calling upon the government to mine #ElectronicWaste, not beautiful landscapes, for gold and other precious metals.
"E-waste contains a significant concentration of gold, with one metric tonne of electronic waste containing up to 800 times more gold than a tonne of mined ore. While precious metals (including gold, silver, copper) make up approximately 60% of the composition of some e-waste, gold specifically is highly concentrated, with a single tonne of circuit boards containing roughly 39 grams of gold.
"#NewZealand currently generates 99,000 tonnes of e-waste every single year. Approximately 98 percent ends up in landfill or is disposed of illegally, according to the Ministry for the Environment.
" 'At present the voluntary product stewardship scheme means that we have one of the lowest rates of e-waste recovery in the world. We are literally throwing gold away into landfills while proposing to dig it up elsewhere in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. It is the height of madness,' says Sue Coutts of Zero Waste Aotearoa.
" 'Like many people across the country, we are gravely concerned about the environmental impact of gold mining. We think that there are much better ways to get these valuable resources – and ensure that they stay in circulation forever, not dumped in landfills.'
" 'The World Gold Council says that only 7% of gold is used in tech but 27% of worldwide gold production is already from recycling. This is more than 4 times what we need for tech – there is no valid reason to dig up any more of our precious #ecosystems.'
" '#ProductStewardship would create a pathway for a new industry: one built on resource recovery of valuable materials and a #CircularEconomy.
"NZ company #MINTInnovation relocated to #Sydney because they could tap into flows of e-waste from extended producer responsibility schemes that collect electronic waste in #Australia .
"They chose not to invest in NZ because there is no regulated e-waste scheme here. That’s $60m in turnover that will be dropping into the Australian economy every year instead of ours.
"E-waste was declared a priority product in June 2020 requiring the establishment of a regulated product stewardship scheme under the #WasteMinimisationAct. Yet six years on, a mandatory scheme is not in place and no further work is being done.
"Electronic waste, or e-waste, includes discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and televisions. E-waste is a rich source of precious metals and #RareEarth elements, including gold, #silver, #platinum, and #palladium, used in #CircuitBoards and components."
Source:
https://zerowaste.co.nz/media-statement-mine-e-waste-for-gold-not-beautiful-landscapes/#SolarPunkSunday #NoGoldMining #EWasteRecycling #MetalsExtraction #Electronics
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#ZeroWasteAotearoa - Mine #EWaste for #gold, not beautiful landscapes
February 16, 2026
"As a fast-track consent is sought for a major gold mine in #CentralOtago and another has already been granted in #Coromandel, #ZeroWaste #Aotearoa is calling upon the government to mine #ElectronicWaste, not beautiful landscapes, for gold and other precious metals.
"E-waste contains a significant concentration of gold, with one metric tonne of electronic waste containing up to 800 times more gold than a tonne of mined ore. While precious metals (including gold, silver, copper) make up approximately 60% of the composition of some e-waste, gold specifically is highly concentrated, with a single tonne of circuit boards containing roughly 39 grams of gold.
"#NewZealand currently generates 99,000 tonnes of e-waste every single year. Approximately 98 percent ends up in landfill or is disposed of illegally, according to the Ministry for the Environment.
" 'At present the voluntary product stewardship scheme means that we have one of the lowest rates of e-waste recovery in the world. We are literally throwing gold away into landfills while proposing to dig it up elsewhere in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. It is the height of madness,' says Sue Coutts of Zero Waste Aotearoa.
" 'Like many people across the country, we are gravely concerned about the environmental impact of gold mining. We think that there are much better ways to get these valuable resources – and ensure that they stay in circulation forever, not dumped in landfills.'
" 'The World Gold Council says that only 7% of gold is used in tech but 27% of worldwide gold production is already from recycling. This is more than 4 times what we need for tech – there is no valid reason to dig up any more of our precious #ecosystems.'
" '#ProductStewardship would create a pathway for a new industry: one built on resource recovery of valuable materials and a #CircularEconomy.
"NZ company #MINTInnovation relocated to #Sydney because they could tap into flows of e-waste from extended producer responsibility schemes that collect electronic waste in #Australia .
"They chose not to invest in NZ because there is no regulated e-waste scheme here. That’s $60m in turnover that will be dropping into the Australian economy every year instead of ours.
"E-waste was declared a priority product in June 2020 requiring the establishment of a regulated product stewardship scheme under the #WasteMinimisationAct. Yet six years on, a mandatory scheme is not in place and no further work is being done.
"Electronic waste, or e-waste, includes discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and televisions. E-waste is a rich source of precious metals and #RareEarth elements, including gold, #silver, #platinum, and #palladium, used in #CircuitBoards and components."
Source:
https://zerowaste.co.nz/media-statement-mine-e-waste-for-gold-not-beautiful-landscapes/#SolarPunkSunday #NoGoldMining #EWasteRecycling #MetalsExtraction #Electronics
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#SalemMA - #EWaste Recycling Event
March 28 @ 8:00 am
"$20 cash or check, per unit: TVs, Monitors, Microwaves, dehumidifiers, ACs, vacuum cleaners.
$40 cash or check, per unit: Refrigerators, Exercise Equipment, battery-powered lawn equipment, free-standing electronic devices such as fireplaces, heaters, air hockey tables, etc.
All Other Electronic Items: FREE Including: Computer towers, laptops, tablets, cellphones, small appliances, household electronics including phones, printers, fax machines, cd players, etc.
If your item is still in good working condition, consider donating it via one of the local #BuyNothing pages or other swap groups."
https://greensalem.com/event/e-waste-recycling-event-12/
#SolarPunkSunday #ZeroWasteSalem #ElectronicWaste #EWasteRecycling
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#SalemMA - #EWaste Recycling Event
March 28 @ 8:00 am
"$20 cash or check, per unit: TVs, Monitors, Microwaves, dehumidifiers, ACs, vacuum cleaners.
$40 cash or check, per unit: Refrigerators, Exercise Equipment, battery-powered lawn equipment, free-standing electronic devices such as fireplaces, heaters, air hockey tables, etc.
All Other Electronic Items: FREE Including: Computer towers, laptops, tablets, cellphones, small appliances, household electronics including phones, printers, fax machines, cd players, etc.
If your item is still in good working condition, consider donating it via one of the local #BuyNothing pages or other swap groups."
https://greensalem.com/event/e-waste-recycling-event-12/
#SolarPunkSunday #ZeroWasteSalem #ElectronicWaste #EWasteRecycling
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#ToxicWaste from screens ends up in endangered #dolphins, study finds
Gene-altering chemicals found in humpback dolphins and finless porpoises, raising alarm they may end up in human food chain
by Tara Russell
Wed 25 Feb 2026 08.00 ESTExcerpt: " 'The presence of #LCMs in their brains is a major red flag,' He said. 'If these chemicals can cross the blood-brain barrier in dolphins, we must be concerned about the potential for similar effects in humans who are exposed through contaminated seafood or even drinking water.'
"#ElectronicWaste is a growing problem around the world, with 62m tonnes of it generated each year. The main culprit is '#FastTech' – cheap and often poorly manufactured items viewed as disposable, including devices that use LCMs.
"To reduce the damage, the researchers said people should try to extend the life of their #electronics through #repairs and disposing of them using certified #EWaste recycling methods."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/cVdai#RepairReuseRestore #EWaste #Pollution #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #RepairCafes #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #CheapElectronics #LCDs
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#ToxicWaste from screens ends up in endangered #dolphins, study finds
Gene-altering chemicals found in humpback dolphins and finless porpoises, raising alarm they may end up in human food chain
by Tara Russell
Wed 25 Feb 2026 08.00 ESTExcerpt: " 'The presence of #LCMs in their brains is a major red flag,' He said. 'If these chemicals can cross the blood-brain barrier in dolphins, we must be concerned about the potential for similar effects in humans who are exposed through contaminated seafood or even drinking water.'
"#ElectronicWaste is a growing problem around the world, with 62m tonnes of it generated each year. The main culprit is '#FastTech' – cheap and often poorly manufactured items viewed as disposable, including devices that use LCMs.
"To reduce the damage, the researchers said people should try to extend the life of their #electronics through #repairs and disposing of them using certified #EWaste recycling methods."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/cVdai#RepairReuseRestore #EWaste #Pollution #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #RepairCafes #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #CheapElectronics #LCDs
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#EdinburghUK - #LinuxInstallParty @ Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall
Sun, 22 Feb • 01:30 PM
2.5 hours
Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre
1A Clark Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomFree
"#Edinburgh #LinuxCafé is a group of IT professionals that want to help people save money - and reduce #ElectronicWaste along the way.
We can help you:
- Try out #LinuxMint for the first time without installing anything on your computer
- Install Linux Mint if you decide you want it (You can keep Windows too and then choose which one to start when you turn on the computer)
- Transfer your files
- Install your favourite software and show you how to keep it updatedThis is a drop-in event, but we are operating informal time slots to help avoid congestion. Please book a slot below and come along with your laptop or a USB stick.
Things to bear in mind before the event:
- Do backup your personal files
- Do bring along your laptop charger
- If you aren't able to bring your device (e.g. a desktop computer), please bring a USB stick with you so we can put Linux Mint on it for you"#SolarPunkSunday #EndOfWindows10 #Computers #LinuxAssistance #ComputerAssistance #LinuxInstall #ReduceEWaste
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#EdinburghUK - #LinuxInstallParty @ Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall
Sun, 22 Feb • 01:30 PM
2.5 hours
Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre
1A Clark Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomFree
"#Edinburgh #LinuxCafé is a group of IT professionals that want to help people save money - and reduce #ElectronicWaste along the way.
We can help you:
- Try out #LinuxMint for the first time without installing anything on your computer
- Install Linux Mint if you decide you want it (You can keep Windows too and then choose which one to start when you turn on the computer)
- Transfer your files
- Install your favourite software and show you how to keep it updatedThis is a drop-in event, but we are operating informal time slots to help avoid congestion. Please book a slot below and come along with your laptop or a USB stick.
Things to bear in mind before the event:
- Do backup your personal files
- Do bring along your laptop charger
- If you aren't able to bring your device (e.g. a desktop computer), please bring a USB stick with you so we can put Linux Mint on it for you"#SolarPunkSunday #EndOfWindows10 #Computers #LinuxAssistance #ComputerAssistance #LinuxInstall #ReduceEWaste
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India is facing an alarming level of #ElectronicWaste (#EWaste), as it generates the 3rd largest #ewaste in the world, but cannot develop recycling facilities. Dominated by informal recycling facilities, there is a lack of oversight and significant gaps in interstate transportation as well as inventory creation management. India brought Ewaste rules in 2011, upgraded in 2016 and 2022, have not developed the necessary capacity to manage the increasing amounts of e-waste.
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Even after a decade of #ElectronicWaste rules, upgraded 3 times, India's #Ewaste still largely mismanaged, few states only have proper recycling facilities, inventories, while majority of states depend on #informal sectors & transporting to other states without any record.
17 states and UTs lack adequate e-#recycling facilities. With the exception of Jammu & Kashmir, there are no #recycling units in any of the UTs. Most recycling units are concentrated in 16 states, including #UP, Gujarat etc. -
Tom’s Hardware: Los Angeles aims to ban single-use printer cartridges — new ordinance will target ink and toner that can’t be properly recycled. “The City Council has voted to create an ordinance that will ban single-use printer cartridges that can’t be refilled or that don’t have a take-back program offered by the vendor. This includes basically any ink or toner module that’s bound to end up […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/02/toms-hardware-los-angeles-aims-to-ban-single-use-printer-cartridges-new-ordinance-will-target-ink-and-toner-that-cant-be-properly-recycled/ -
Tom’s Hardware: Los Angeles aims to ban single-use printer cartridges — new ordinance will target ink and toner that can’t be properly recycled. “The City Council has voted to create an ordinance that will ban single-use printer cartridges that can’t be refilled or that don’t have a take-back program offered by the vendor. This includes basically any ink or toner module that’s bound to end up […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/02/toms-hardware-los-angeles-aims-to-ban-single-use-printer-cartridges-new-ordinance-will-target-ink-and-toner-that-cant-be-properly-recycled/ -
'E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world.... The average Australian produces 22.4 kilograms of e-waste a year, compared with the global average of 7.75 kilograms." #australia
#eWaste #electronicwaste #environment #BaselConvention #recycling
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/gps-in-e-waste-from-australia-reveal-exports-to-south-east-asia/106196324 -
'E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world.... The average Australian produces 22.4 kilograms of e-waste a year, compared with the global average of 7.75 kilograms." #australia
#eWaste #electronicwaste #environment #BaselConvention #recycling
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/gps-in-e-waste-from-australia-reveal-exports-to-south-east-asia/106196324 -
Winterzeit ist Reperaturzeit❄️
Ein AUX-Kabel mit einen Wackelkontakt und ein Kopfhörer mit Kabelbruch wieder hergerichtet.Der Anschluss des AUX ließ sich mit etwas feingefühl öffnen und die Anschlüsse neu verlöten.
Die Kopfhörer wurden mit einem neuen Stecker ausgestattet und mittels Schrumpfschläuchen gegen erneuten Kabelbruch geschützt.
Dadurch wurde Elektroschrott reduziert und die Geräte freuen sich auf den erneuten Einsatz.⚡️⚡️
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Winterzeit ist Reperaturzeit❄️
Ein AUX-Kabel mit einen Wackelkontakt und ein Kopfhörer mit Kabelbruch wieder hergerichtet.Der Anschluss des AUX ließ sich mit etwas feingefühl öffnen und die Anschlüsse neu verlöten.
Die Kopfhörer wurden mit einem neuen Stecker ausgestattet und mittels Schrumpfschläuchen gegen erneuten Kabelbruch geschützt.
Dadurch wurde Elektroschrott reduziert und die Geräte freuen sich auf den erneuten Einsatz.⚡️⚡️
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Smart E-Waste Solutions: Building a Greener Future through Sustainable Practices
Discover smart e-waste solutions that promote sustainable practices, reduce environmental impact, and help build a greener future through responsible recycling.
👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-e-waste-solutions-building-greener-future-through-drsvc/
#EWaste #EWasteSolutions #EWasteManagement #ElectronicWaste #ResponsibleRecycling #EcoFriendly #WasteManagement #ElectronicsRecycling #ECSEnvironment #ECS
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Smart E-Waste Solutions: Building a Greener Future through Sustainable Practices
Discover smart e-waste solutions that promote sustainable practices, reduce environmental impact, and help build a greener future through responsible recycling.
👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-e-waste-solutions-building-greener-future-through-drsvc/
#EWaste #EWasteSolutions #EWasteManagement #ElectronicWaste #ResponsibleRecycling #EcoFriendly #WasteManagement #ElectronicsRecycling #ECSEnvironment #ECS
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University of Michigan: The deadly trade-off of electronic waste recycling in Ghana. “A University of Michigan study found that people in Ghana and across the Global South who recycle electronic waste face a difficult paradox: earning livelihoods to ensure survival comes at the cost of severe long-term exposure to toxicity and dramatic environmental pollution.”
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University of Michigan: The deadly trade-off of electronic waste recycling in Ghana. “A University of Michigan study found that people in Ghana and across the Global South who recycle electronic waste face a difficult paradox: earning livelihoods to ensure survival comes at the cost of severe long-term exposure to toxicity and dramatic environmental pollution.”
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E-Waste Management Simplified: Responsible Recycling for a Greener Future
Learn simple, responsible e-waste management practices. Discover how proper recycling protects the environment and helps build a greener, sustainable future.
Read the full blog - https://www.ecsenvironment.com/e-waste-management-responsible-recycling-for-greener-future/
#EWasteManagement #EcoFriendly #EWasteAwareness #EWasteRecycling #ElectronicWaste #RecycleElectronics #EWasteSolutions #ECSEnvironment #ECS
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McGill University: McGill researchers develop stretchable, biodegradable battery using eco-friendly acids. “Researchers with McGill’s Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design have developed a stretchable, eco-friendly battery suitable for use in wearable and implantable devices. The battery, which uses citric or lactic acid and gelatin to achieve flexibility and […]
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McGill University: McGill researchers develop stretchable, biodegradable battery using eco-friendly acids. “Researchers with McGill’s Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design have developed a stretchable, eco-friendly battery suitable for use in wearable and implantable devices. The battery, which uses citric or lactic acid and gelatin to achieve flexibility and […]
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"Since the 1980s, Brett Christophers wrote recently in the LRB, ‘firms have made vast amounts of money by sending the rich world’s #waste to the global South’ – #hazardousWaste at first, joined more recently by discarded electronics, clothes and #plastics. Literal mountains of our rubbish are accumulating on the peripheries of cities such as Accra and Delhi. Waste, like wealth, is unevenly distributed."
https://www.lrb.co.uk/podcasts-and-videos/podcasts/the-lrb-podcast/where-does-our-waste-go
#plasticWaste #wasteExport #electronicWaste #environmentalRacism -
"Since the 1980s, Brett Christophers wrote recently in the LRB, ‘firms have made vast amounts of money by sending the rich world’s #waste to the global South’ – #hazardousWaste at first, joined more recently by discarded electronics, clothes and #plastics. Literal mountains of our rubbish are accumulating on the peripheries of cities such as Accra and Delhi. Waste, like wealth, is unevenly distributed."
https://www.lrb.co.uk/podcasts-and-videos/podcasts/the-lrb-podcast/where-does-our-waste-go
#plasticWaste #wasteExport #electronicWaste #environmentalRacism -
India’s E-Waste Surge: Challenges, Impacts, and the Road to Sustainable Solutions
Understand the rise of electronic waste, its impact on health and the environment, and learn practical solutions for sustainable e-waste management.
🔗 Read more on our blog: https://www.ecsenvironment.com/indias-e-waste-surge-challenges-impacts-and-the-road-to-sustainable-solutions/
#EWaste #ElectronicWaste #EwasteRecycling #EcoFriendly #Recycling #EWasteManagement #ECSenvironment #ECS
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Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries are facing a surge of illegally imported U.S. electronic waste, exposing workers and communities to toxic hazards while highlighting loopholes in international and national enforcement.
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Mijn laptop, totaal ongeschikt voor Windows 11, krijgt zijn update naar LMDE7. #ElectronicWaste #windows11 #lmde7 #lmde #linux #debian #LinuxMint
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Are there any personal computers that are designed to last for more than 100 years?
#computers #pc #personalcomputers #ewaste #plannedobsolescence #electronicwaste #durability #computing #computerparts #pcparts -
Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
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E-Waste Management: How ECS Ensures Certified, Secure & Sustainable Disposal
Secure, sustainable, and certified e-waste management by ECS Environment—helping businesses and households dispose responsibly.
🔗 Read more our latest blog! - https://www.ecsenvironment.com/e-waste-management-how-ecs-ensures-certified-secure-sustainable-disposal/
#EWasteManagement #EcoFriendly #Recycle #EWaste #EWasteRecycling #ElectronicWaste #CertifiedDisposal #ECSEnvironment #ECS
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#Americans throw out 5.7 #disposable #vapes every second
#Disposablevapes are a particularly insidious form of #pollution because they’re #nicotine, #plastic, and #electronicwaste all in one.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91368463/americans-throw-out-5-7-disposable-vapes-every-second
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#Americans throw out 5.7 #disposable #vapes every second
#Disposablevapes are a particularly insidious form of #pollution because they’re #nicotine, #plastic, and #electronicwaste all in one.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91368463/americans-throw-out-5-7-disposable-vapes-every-second
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Who has an old Windows laptop 🖐 Did you know that in October of this year, security support for Windows 10 will stop 🫨 How about converting it to a Linux machine to continue enjoying up-to-date and secure software, that is also open source 😎
Join us on Saturday, 28th, at the @ecosia_blog office, where the lovely folks from @kde will run an open space for converting your machine over and getting started with Linux 💖
Sign up here: https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-berlin/events/308461732
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They enter various biological systems and cause alterations in respiratory functions of the lungs, damage to DNA, impaired thyroid functioning, and an increased risk of cancer. This chapter focuses on the effects of e-waste on water quality, phytoplankton, aquatic microorganisms, and human health.
