Europe's 2027 Mandate: User-Replaceable Phone Batteries
From 2027, Europe will require all mobile phones to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to extend device lifespan a…
China Man Extracts $29,000 in Gold from Old SIM Cards
In Guangdong, China, a man turned old, discarded SIM cards into $29,000 — by extracting gold. The process, while lucrat…
AI Hardware's Growing E-Waste Crisis
AI hardware, vital for powering artificial intelligence, is rapidly becoming a significant source of e-waste. As AI tec…
EU's 2027 Rule: All Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries
The EU is enforcing a 2027 rule that all new smartphones will have user-replaceable batteries, extending the lifespan o…