3BL Media

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What is e-waste and why it matters According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , e-waste is a term often used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler. It can also contribute to the security of supply for critical raw materials.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

percent of total MSW generation), according to the EPA. And in 2010, the grocery chain banned the sale of plastic flat bottled water in an effort to eliminate even more single-use plastic from its stores. In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1 million tons (29.9

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3BL Media

JUNE 16, 2022

million metric tons generated in 2019 , up 20% from 2010. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers a directory of options for responsible device recycling, and around 8.9 When these devices and appliances break or get replaced, they often end up in the trash.

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