Public sours on Musk’s role, is skeptical that government is cutting waste

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Washington Post Emily Guskin, Scott Clement, The Washington Post Published Apr 28, 2025  •  2 minute read Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on …

Smart labels to cut food waste

Food waste is a mounting global concern, and with the planet’s population continuing to grow, so too does the pressure on food systems. While countless initiatives are aimed at reducing waste at various points along the supply chain, one of the most …

Opinion: How a modest idea grew into a statewide hazardous waste solution

Homes in Bethel in May 2022 (Emily Mesner / ADN archive) Given that most Alaska communities are scattered throughout this vast state and accessible only by air, boat or seasonal roads, waste management is a constant challenge, and certainly not …

E-waste recycling programme to create sustainable livelihoods for women

IN celebration of Earth Day 2025, e-waste collection hubs operated by 10 women entrepreneurs will be established across the Klang Valley and in Johor Baru under a newly launched MADCash x ERTH Mini Hub programme. The initiative aims to collect at least 5, …

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce hosting e-waste collection event

Did you know electronic waste makes up 70% of all toxic waste in the United States? So, on Saturday, the chamber of commerce is putting on a tech recycling event on the Southport Corridor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The events and marketing director, Teresa …

New method mines gold from electronic waste

A United Nations report found that in 2022, the world generated more than 60 million tons of electronic waste, like outdated cellphones and laptops. That's an 82% increase from just a decade before. Bradley Blackburn reports that the value hidden …

Aspen to host annual free electronic waste collection

Aspen will host its annual free electronic waste collection event, designed to prevent electronics from ending up in the landfill, on Saturday, May 3, according to a press release. The event reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and …

New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine

Freeport, New York — At eWorks in Freeport, New York, piles of dusty televisions, personal computers, printers and other old tech are the start of an electronic treasure hunt. "There is a value that would be there," eWorks CEO Mark Wilkins told …

More than 60 million tons of electronic waste is tossed each year

Town of Lewiston hosting electronic waste drop-off event

An electronic waste recycling collection event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on May 3. Hosted by the Town of Lewiston and Modern Disposal in partnership with Sunnking, it will take place at the town’s garage facility at 1445 Swann Road. Among the items …