E-Waste News
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Greenpeace East Asia head Jamie Choi joins energy transition non-profit TaraThe Korean joins an organisation on a mission to accelerate the shift to clean energy in Asia. -
Singapore startup claims breakthrough in Lithium-ion battery recyclingSingapore-based Green Li-ion says its tech can ease the looming e-waste crisis by dramatically increasing the efficiency and profitability of rechargeable battery recycling.
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Our old cellphones, computers and appliances are a bigger problem than ever. Here’s what we need to do.Waste
Our old cellphones, computers and appliances are a bigger problem than ever. Here’s what we need to do.
People around the world generated 53.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste last year, representing a 21 per cent growth since 2014, a new Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report has found. -
Masayo Hada leaves Ricoh after 14 years for Mondelez sustainability roleShe has moved into senior sustainability position for the maker of Oreo biscuits and Cadbury chocolate, based in Singapore.
E-Waste Opinion
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As cities grow, the Internet of Things can help us get on top of the waste crisis– By 2050, two-thirds of the world's citizens will live in cities, putting pressure on infrastructure such as waste management systems. How can IoT help develop smarter ways of reducing waste? -
A world without waste: how gold mining is going green– One tonne of e-waste contains more gold than 17 tonnes of ore, making it a rich alternative to traditional mining. Recycling precious metals and minerals from used electronics can help make today's consumption patterns more environmentally sustainable. -
The case for building a circular economy– Technology can harm our ailing planet if the process by which we produce modern-day gadgets is planned improperly. See why the world needs circular solutions to develop sustainably and why energy has a crucial role to play.
Videos
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Can Singapore build more sustainable industries?– At this year's Eco Action Day Industry Roundtable 2018, participants discussed how to build more creative and resourceful industries and infrastructure for a more sustainable Singapore.
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New documentary uncovers Singapore’s dirty little waste secrets– Where do your coffee cups, clothes and household appliances go to die? New documentary Trash Trail traces the afterlife of consumer goods in Singapore to reveal surprising findings.
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Apple ups the ante with recycling initiative– In Apple's new campaign, the company known for its disruptive products is upping the game by adopting corporate policies that aim to "leave the world better than we found it".
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