Turning e-waste into gold
The Royal Mint has launched a new factory in South Wales to extract gold from e-waste, aiming…
Tag: mobile phones
EU pulls plug on e-waste with deal on common charger by 2024
Under the new rules, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for electronic devices,…
Could bacteria mean sustainable mining?
Researchers are investigating whether bacteria could extract the elements needed for computers,…
Tokyo 2020: Finishing line in sight for sustainable medals
All the medals for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo will be made from recycled…
Samsung unboxes its plans for sustainable packaging
It is ditching plastic packaging used for its mobile phones, tablets and home appliances
UK fuel cells to power Indian mobile phone masts
The UK firm Intelligent Energy will provide fuel cells - originally designed for green cars -…
One charger for all mobile phones on the cards
It could be a case of one charger to rule them all if the EU presses on with plans to cut waste…
New energy apps to help consumers understand their usage
Ever wondered how much energy your house uses? Soon people in America may be able to check it…
