E-waste is growing in volume five times faster than e-waste recycling. Organisations involved in effective and responsible e-waste management awareness-raising activities for 14 October ...

Since 2014, the Global E-waste Monitor has been the world’s foremost source of up-to-date data and reporting on progress in policy, regulation, and offering projections. The 2024 edition is a ...

click image for close-up In October of 1793, Eli Whitney sent a drawing of his new invention, the cotton gin, to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson in application for a patent. Jefferson replied ...

Plastic waste has a variety of detrimental effects on the environment Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from a rising tide of plastic waste, the UN oceans chief has warned. Lisa Svensson ...

I recruited other student players and that band eventually became Elastic Waste Band. First band: Harv Rock Band in high school in Illinois. Guitar, drums, piano and kazoo. We never played a gig ...

The new funds are expected to be allocated towards two main areas: its newly launched fintech vertical that targets restaurants, and its short-term goal to achieve a gross merchandise value of US$ ...

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics, and take ...

A tragic image of a dead magpie hanging from a tree by fishing line has generated calls for fishers to take more care with their discarded waste. The unfortunate magpie was found at Harvey Dam ...

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics. Read this ...

rope and carpets Elastane Highly elastic and stretchy, strong and hardwearing Clothing such as leotards, swimming costumes and gym clothing, mixed with cotton in T-shirts for a better fit ...

When any key on a keyboard is pressed, it needs to be converted into a binary number so that it can be processed by the computer and the typed character can appear on the screen.