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A 64-year-old Bengaluru artist has transformed two tonnes of discarded electronics into over 1,000 sculptures, jewelry pieces, and robots sold worldwide. What started as weekend experiments has become a thriving business giving gadget graveyards a gorgeous second life.
A pharmaceutical company in South Korea just proved that outdated office equipment can fight climate change and digital inequality at the same time. Their PC donation will reduce carbon emissions while connecting underserved communities to the digital world.
Malaysia just slammed the door on toxic electronic waste entering its borders, protecting communities from illegal recyclers who were poisoning the air. The country is now sending thousands of tons of smuggled trash back where it came from.
Eight innovative startups from six countries are revolutionizing electronics manufacturing with solutions that turn toxic waste into treasure. They'll compete for €25,000 at Munich's electronica 2026 in November.
Young African innovators are turning mountains of discarded phones into gold mines, literally. A continent-wide movement is proving that electronic trash could become one of Africa's most valuable resources.
Two Indian brothers are transforming electronic waste into stylish furniture now used by millions of travelers at Noida International Airport. Their innovation has already kept 12 tonnes of plastic out of landfills.
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have licensed a breakthrough process that extracts gold and copper from electronic waste without toxic chemicals or extreme heat. The technology could transform how the world tackles its fastest-growing waste problem.
Scientists have cracked the code on recycling old electronics with a chemical process that pulls gold and copper from phones and laptops without toxic melting. With 93.5 million tonnes of e-waste heading to landfills by 2030, this breakthrough could turn trash into treasure.
A retired Wipro executive in Bengaluru has transformed 200 kg of discarded electronics into over 500 artworks, selling pieces worldwide. Vishwanath Mallabadi Davangere proves that one person's trash can become another's treasure while tackling India's growing e-waste crisis.
India is transforming mountains of discarded electronics into lithium, cobalt, and rare minerals needed for smartphones, electric cars, and AI technology. The country's new recycling push could generate $6 billion annually while reducing dependence on imports.
