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China Man Turns Old SIM Cards Into Gold, Warns Of Dangerous Process
As soon as the video went viral, a rush to buy old SIM cards began on second-hand platforms.
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How To Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops: Scientists Reveal Simple New Method
With e-waste reaching record levels, scientists have unveiled a sustainable method to extract gold from discarded electronics.
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"Careless Dumping Days Behind Us": Delhi To Get India's 1st E-Waste Eco Park
Once up and running, the park will manage nearly 25 per cent of Delhi's e-waste and will serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country.
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LG, Samsung Sue Indian Government Over Electronic-Waste Pricing Policy
LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers. The lawsuits mark an escalation of a standoff involving foreign companies' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its stance towards waste management practices.
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World Produced 62 Million Tonnes Of E-Waste In 2022. Filled In Trucks, It Can Go Round the Equator
Far from worthless junk, the UN estimates the value of metals in all these discarded gadgets at $91 billion.
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EU Proposes Rule to Let Consumers Get Worn-Out Electronics Repaired From Producers for Up to 10 Years
The European Union wants to give consumers the right to have worn-out products like washing machines and televisions repaired by producers even after the sales guarantee has expired, to cut waste and make goods last longer. The European Commission proposed rules on Wednesday that would oblige producers to offer repairs for a product for between fiv...
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Government to Meet Stakeholders to Discuss Usage of Common Charger for Mobile Phones, Electronic Devices
The government will be holding a meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday to explore the option of adopting a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. The meeting will be attended by manufacturers of portable electronic devices, including laptops and mobiles.
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DDA Approves Proposal to Set Up Eco Park for E-Waste Management in Narela
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has given its nod to a proposal to change land use of a plot in Narela for setting up a 'first-of-its-kind' park in the city for management of electronic waste, officials said.
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Attero To Invest Rs. 300 Crore To Ramp Up Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Attero Recycling plans to invest Rs. 300 crore to boost its recycling capacity to 11,000 metric tonnes per annum by October 2022 from its current capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per annum.
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Apple Dealt Blow as EU Says It Will Impose Universal Charger for Smartphones to Cut Back on Electronic Waste
The European Union said it will impose a universal charger for smartphones, setting up a clash with Apple and its widely used iPhone connector cable.
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China Man Turns Old SIM Cards Into Gold, Warns Of Dangerous Process
As soon as the video went viral, a rush to buy old SIM cards began on second-hand platforms.
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How To Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops: Scientists Reveal Simple New Method
With e-waste reaching record levels, scientists have unveiled a sustainable method to extract gold from discarded electronics.
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"Careless Dumping Days Behind Us": Delhi To Get India's 1st E-Waste Eco Park
Once up and running, the park will manage nearly 25 per cent of Delhi's e-waste and will serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country.
-
LG, Samsung Sue Indian Government Over Electronic-Waste Pricing Policy
LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers. The lawsuits mark an escalation of a standoff involving foreign companies' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its stance towards waste management practices.
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World Produced 62 Million Tonnes Of E-Waste In 2022. Filled In Trucks, It Can Go Round the Equator
Far from worthless junk, the UN estimates the value of metals in all these discarded gadgets at $91 billion.
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EU Proposes Rule to Let Consumers Get Worn-Out Electronics Repaired From Producers for Up to 10 Years
The European Union wants to give consumers the right to have worn-out products like washing machines and televisions repaired by producers even after the sales guarantee has expired, to cut waste and make goods last longer. The European Commission proposed rules on Wednesday that would oblige producers to offer repairs for a product for between fiv...
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Government to Meet Stakeholders to Discuss Usage of Common Charger for Mobile Phones, Electronic Devices
The government will be holding a meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday to explore the option of adopting a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. The meeting will be attended by manufacturers of portable electronic devices, including laptops and mobiles.
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DDA Approves Proposal to Set Up Eco Park for E-Waste Management in Narela
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has given its nod to a proposal to change land use of a plot in Narela for setting up a 'first-of-its-kind' park in the city for management of electronic waste, officials said.
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Attero To Invest Rs. 300 Crore To Ramp Up Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Attero Recycling plans to invest Rs. 300 crore to boost its recycling capacity to 11,000 metric tonnes per annum by October 2022 from its current capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per annum.
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Apple Dealt Blow as EU Says It Will Impose Universal Charger for Smartphones to Cut Back on Electronic Waste
The European Union said it will impose a universal charger for smartphones, setting up a clash with Apple and its widely used iPhone connector cable.
