E-Waste News
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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. -
If the Philippines banned waste imports, why is it still the world's dumping ground?Despite highly-publicised cases of returning illegal waste shipments last year, foreign scrap continues to flood Philippines shores. Policy gaps that make illegal waste trade into the country seem legitimate are to blame, a new Greenpeace report has found. Do its Southeast Asian neighbours suffer the same legal loopholes?
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World risks 'disaster' as reuse of natural resources declinesNew report shows the world is using up more raw materials, while recycling less and urges greater efforts towards a circular economy. -
Asia's ticking solar time bomb: Without recycling laws, the region could drown in hazardous waste by 2030Energy
Asia's ticking solar time bomb: Without recycling laws, the region could drown in hazardous waste by 2030
The region's solar market is the world’s fastest-growing. But recycling policies are urgently needed to deal with a flood of decommissioned panels in the coming years.
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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