#e-waste
#e-waste

Councilmembers sponsor Brooklyn Laptop Fix-a-thon to address upcoming Windows 10 expiration

The upcoming expiration of Microsoft Windows 10 support could lead to an estimated 400 million obsolete machines worldwide, significantly increasing e-waste.

Brooklyn

#circular-economy

fromBusiness Matters

Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromTheregister

Tech industry

Annual tech waste footprint per person is 11.2 kilo grammes

fromBusiness Matters

Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromTheregister

Tech industry

Annual tech waste footprint per person is 11.2 kilo grammes

more#circular-economy

fromwww.theguardian.com

Alternative transportation

Businesses and charities call for UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics

Scrapping VAT on repaired and refurbished electronics would help households reduce costs and promote a circular economy.

fromInsideEVs

Here's Why EV Batteries Won't Just Go To Landfills

EV batteries will not end up as e-waste; they last long and remain useful post-vehicle life.

fromBikemag

Broken Smartwatch? Coros' New Replacement Program Has You Back to Tracking Miles Within a Week

Coros now offers a third choice for smartwatch repair: exchange select models for a factory refurbished replacement at a cost significantly lower than buying a new device.

Bicycling

#recycling

fromThe Local Germany

1 year ago

Germany news

Where can I dispose my old electronics in Germany?

fromEarth911

Renovation

Recycling Mystery: Power Cords & Extension Cords

fromWIRED

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

fromThe Local Germany

1 year ago

Germany news

Where can I dispose my old electronics in Germany?

fromEarth911

Renovation

Recycling Mystery: Power Cords & Extension Cords

fromWIRED

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

The Ultimate Guide To Recycling Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Proper appliance disposal is crucial for environmental health. Recycling helps combat the growing e-waste crisis.

#sustainability

European startups

This power bank sets a whole new standard for me - but not in the way you're expecting

Gadgets

I finally found a power bank with a wireless charging pad, and it's sustainably-made

fromInfoQ

Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

European startups

This power bank sets a whole new standard for me - but not in the way you're expecting

Gadgets

I finally found a power bank with a wireless charging pad, and it's sustainably-made

fromInfoQ

Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

more#sustainability

Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)

Samsung's Certified Renewed program offers refurbished Galaxy S24 smartphones at discounted prices, promoting e-waste reduction while ensuring quality comparable to new devices.

Gadgets

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Samsung is selling refurbished Galaxy S24 phones at discounted prices (including the Ultra)

In honor of Earth Day, Samsung has launched its Certified Renewed program for Galaxy S24 series, promoting sustainable practices by offering refurbished flagship Android phones.

Gadgets

Renovation

Broken? Get it sorted at new fixing factory'

The community repairing project promotes fixing broken electronics to combat E-waste and foster a repair economy.

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

The Trump administration will no longer collect government-issued devices from terminated USAID employees, leaving them responsible for disposal of sensitive equipment.

Retirement

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Back Market and iFixit join forces to help your devices last up to 10 years

The Trump administration's tariff indecision has led to market instability and increased tech prices, prompting interest in refurbished electronics as a budget-friendly alternative.

OMG science

This Robot Copies LifeBy Decomposing

Biodegradable robotics could reduce e-waste by utilizing materials that naturally decompose.

#repair-culture

Tech industry

The rise of 'Frankenstein' laptops in New Delhi's repair markets

Renovation

fromwww.theguardian.com

How repair shops are giving broken devices a new lease of life

The Fixing Factory in Camden exemplifies efforts in the UK to promote repair culture and reduce e-waste.

Tech industry

The rise of 'Frankenstein' laptops in New Delhi's repair markets

Renovation

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromCreativeApplications.Net

How repair shops are giving broken devices a new lease of life

The Fixing Factory in Camden exemplifies efforts in the UK to promote repair culture and reduce e-waste.

more#repair-culture

Digital life

Tech Mining - E-Waste Workshop at HEAD

Benjamin Gaulon's Tech Mining workshops repurpose e-waste into innovative artworks and explore post-capitalist futures through collaborative education.

fromBikemag

This New Smartwatch Promises to be Repairable and Upgradable By its Owner

The UNA Watch empowers users to repair their devices, combatting tech disposability and e-waste.

Gadgets

fromwww.engadget.com

How and where to buy refurbished tech online

Buying refurbished tech is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, offering quality alternatives to new models.

Privacy technologies

fromWIRED

So You Bought a Humane Ai Pin. Here's What You Can Do Next

Humane AI Pin is discontinued, leaving early adopters with non-functional devices and no refunds.

Wearables

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.

Web frameworks

fromEngadget

Framework updates its 13-inch laptop with AMD's Ryzen 300 AI series chips

The updated Framework 13 features a new AMD processor and modular upgrades for sustainability.

Framework's design focuses on user repairability, reducing e-waste with each new version.

Apple

fromThe Cool Down