Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...

Freeport, New York — At eWorks in Freeport, New York, piles of dusty televisions, personal computers, printers and other old tech are the start of an electronic treasure hunt. "There is a value that ...

In the dark corners of your attic shelves or the depths of your desk drawers likely sits a collection of defunct laptops, cameras, and gaming consoles. The phone you may be reading this on will ...

What is "Waste to Chemicals"? Waste to Chemicals refers to transforming wastes and residues to energy, fuels and other useful, valuable materials. How It Relates to Green Chemistry: Finite fossil ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other consumer or industrial electronics that are no longer functional or needed. These ...

The physics lecturer, an expert in semiconductors, bioplastics, and advanced materials, said that open burning of e-waste releases toxic substances such as dioxins, furans, acidic gases, and fine ...