Italian company Bio-on has reportedly developed a new polymer that could reshape the electronics industry and reduce the environmental impact of electronic scrap. “Life After Plastic” A combination of biodegradable plastics, carbon nanoparticles, and grapheme nanotubes, the new polymer was designed to dissolve completely in river water within weeks. And because it [...]
That electronic waste is bad for the environment is nothing new. But while we are all aware of our own personal contributions (or lack thereof) to the problem, it’s not often that we get to see how our own personal habits fit into the bigger picture. The following data was compiled by [...]
Two years after New York introduced new legislation governing the disposal of electronics, the state has reported a marked increase in the amount of e-waste that has been recycled. The law, called the NY State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, mandated that manufactures establish systems for the collection of the electronics that [...]