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Michaela Barnett, University of Virginia; Leidy Klotz, University of Virginia; Patrick I. Hancock, University of Virginia, and Shahzeen Attari, Indiana University
Sun, July 28, 2024 at 10:06 AM EDT
In our research on waste behavior, sustainability, engineering design and decision making, we examine what U.S. residents understand about the efficacy of different waste management strategies and which of those strategies they prefer. In two nationwide surveys in the U.S. that we conducted in October 2019 and March 2022, we found that people overlook waste reduction and reuse in favor of recycling. We call this tendency recycling bias and reduction neglect. Read More…
Published: July 3, 2024
Updated: July 3, 2024
by Marissa Heffernan E-Scrap News
Legislative sessions are winding down for the summer. Some bills covering electronics and batteries made it across the finish line this year, while others stalled out. Here’s a roundup of what happened.
Extended producer responsibility for batteries passed for the first time in Illinois, while updates to existing laws passed in Vermont and Wisconsin. Vermont’s legislation expanded the type of batteries the program covers to include rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products. The bill in Wisconsin changed how manufacture targets are set, expanded to cover more peripherals and increased registration fees.
Bills updating or introducing EPR for batteries failed in Connecticut, Minnesota and Washington. A bill creating grants for battery recycling education also failed in Wisconsin.
Three more bills that would have changed electronics EPR programs failed in Hawai’i, Maryland and Minnesota.
There were more than 20 right-to-repair electronics bills introduced this year. So far, 11 have failed, eight are still active and three passed. READ MORE…
Thursday, 09 May 2024 10:45 AM ACCESSWIRE
Discover how Computer Recycling in Chevy Chase, MD leads the way in environmentally sustainable solutions for managing electronic waste (e-waste). Learn about their commitment to ethical disposal practices, cutting-edge recycling facilities, data security protocols, and two decades of industry expertise.
CHEVY CHASE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / As spring brings about the annual ritual of cleaning and decluttering, Computer Recycling in Chevy Chase, MD emerges as the foremost solution for responsibly managing electronic waste (e-waste). With a commitment to environmental sustainability and early adoption of innovations in recycling practices, the firm sets the standard for conscientious disposal of obsolete desktops, laptops & electronics.
In an era where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, the disposal of electronic devices presents a significant environmental challenge. Rapid advancements in the tech sector shorten the lifespan of devices, and with a higher rate of equipment disposal, the amount of electronics being discarded improperly also rises. Furthermore, e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium which can pose serious risks to both public health and the environment if not handled properly. Recognizing this pressing issue, Computer Recycling has dedicated itself to providing ethical, efficient, and eco-friendly solutions for electronic waste management. READ MORE
In short:
The latest Global E-Waste Monitor highlights the vast quantities of metals like copper and aluminum in discarded electronics, with only a fraction currently recycled.
Essential for low-carbon technologies, these metals could significantly offset the demand currently met through environmentally damaging mining.
Improved recycling technologies and policies are crucial for increasing the recovery of rare and valuable metals from e-waste.
Key quote:
“There is very little reporting on the recovery of metals [from e-waste] globally. We felt that it was our duty to get more facts on the table.”
— Kees Baldé, lead report author
Why this matters:
Metals like copper and aluminum, when improperly disposed of, can leach into soil and water, potentially harming wildlife and impacting human health through the food and water supply. Recycling e-waste can mitigate these risks. By recovering metals like copper and aluminum from old electronics, we not only reduce the environmental harm but also decrease the need to extract raw materials, which often involves ecologically and socially harmful mining practices.
In 2021, electronic waste from outweighed the Great Wall of China.
Written by Joanna Nelius, senior editor and E Ink enthusiast with 5+ years experience testing PC hardware and laptops.
Updated December 11, 2023 USA Today
Help cut down on electronic waste by recycling or donating your old laptop.
All electronic devices eventually go to the great motherboard in the sky. But instead of unceremoniously sending what was once the best laptop you ever purchased to the city dump, opt to recycle or donate it. Recycling or donating your old machine is a fantastic way to help cut down e-waste by extracting precious metals and plastic for use in other applications. Or if there’s still life left in your laptop, donate to someone who can’t afford a brand-new one. READ MORE
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Digital equity means all Durham Public School students experience high-quality digital and remote learning. And it’s going to take all of us coming together to make it happen.
That’s why we’re thrilled to share that 499 people, businesses, organizations, and faith communities have given $493,000 toward our $1.5 million goal since we first announced the Accelerating Digital Equity campaign in late June.
The rapid, urgent transformation of the learning environment is requiring significant skill, imagination, and money – and our community is showing up. Duke University and Duke Health have responded swiftly to this need in our community by offering financial and non-financial resources in support of the campaign, most significantly with a lead grant of $250,000.
“DPS’s system-wide implementation of digital equity takes us beyond the urgency of our current situation to create new opportunities for students, teachers, and families,” said Stelfanie Williams, Vice President for Durham and Community Affairs and a member of the Accelerating Digital Equity Campaign Steering Committee. “We are proud to accelerate this transformation with a strategic investment in our community.”
In addition to Williams’s service on the Campaign Steering Committee, President Vincent E. Price and Chancellor for Health Affairs, A. Eugene Washington are on the Campaign Honorary Committee. Numerous additional Duke faculty, employees, and students are active as volunteer Campaign Accelerators to raise funds in their networks.
The Accelerating Digital Equity Campaign is raising at least $1.5 million to support DPS and its many partners in the following critical needs for digital equity: (1) devices and internet access, (2) tech support, (3) well-trained and supported teachers, and (4) physical environments conducive to learning.
Our community supports DPS Foundation’s COVID-19 response efforts in many ways beyond cash: 168 people and organizations from the Durham community have offered nonfinancial resources such as tutoring and digital literacy support, and more than 75 people have volunteered to assist the campaign as committee members or Campaign Accelerators.
We are extraordinarily grateful to all who have responded to our urgent call for philanthropic contributions. Your support is critical and is needed now. Digital equity affects all DPS students because an equitable classroom advances learning for all.Can you help us cross the $500,000 mark by the end of August?
Donate to Accelerate Digital Equity
Warmly,
Magan Gonzales-Smith
Executive Director
DPS Foundation