If you own a smartphone, tablet, laptop computer, or any other device that relies on battery power, then chances are you’ve had the misfortune of watching the life slowly drain out of it while you were far, far away from any sign of an electrical outlet. The bad news is that it’s virtually inevitable [...]
by Amber Zhai In a statewide effort to protect the environment and create jobs, Colorado has banned the depositing of electronic waste in landfills and trash bins starting July 1. The new law, Senate Bill 133, was passed last year and requires state agencies to arrange for the recycling of e-waste products with a [...]
by Amber Zhai From the first hackerspace in West Africa, WoeLab, a young Togolese designer named Afate wants to create a 3D printer “Made in Africa” out of the electronic scrap that is dumped into the region and bring 3D technology to the land, within reach of ordinary people in the community. From Recycling [...]