Electronic waste

‘There is no other choice’

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‘There is no other choice’

Indonesia is stopping dangerous and unwanted imports from the United States, the South China Morning Post reported, and has officially started sending them back. What is going on? Officials in the port city of Batam recently exported four shipping containers of banned electronic waste back to the United States Four containers is not a lot, … Read more

Scientists develop incredible liquid metal that could transform future gadgets: ‘High functionality’

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Scientists develop incredible liquid metal that could transform future gadgets: ‘High functionality’

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing pollution problems on the planet, and researchers at the University of Washington may have found a way to reduce it. Their new liquid metal composite material, detailed in Advanced Functional Materials, can be recycled, reconfigured, and even self-healing, promising a future where circuit boards don’t end up … Read more