This is a selection of curated news articles of interest to Ecotech Services, especially those relating to New Zealand. It covers matters relating to repairing and recycling electronics, electrical, and computer items.
The conclusion stems from a two-year probe by Basel Action Network (BAN), a U.S.-based NGO focused on protecting the world’s environment from toxic materials.
A recall of 2.8 million Samsung washing machines in the United States does not affect the manufacturer’s machines sold in New Zealand.
Nearly 600 people took advantage of e-Month October with 33.6 tonnes of…
A leaching method can effectively extract precious metals from e-scrap without using toxic chemicals, the product’s creator said.
The panel noted that the electronics and appliances industry in the country would reach $400 billion by 2020 and in order to absorb this growth, India would generate enormous electronic waste.
International cooperation is needed to stop developed nations simply offloading defunct electronics on developing countries, argue Zhaohua Wang, Bin Zhang and Dabo Guan.
Natalie Kennaugh of the Taranaki Environmental Educational Trust said the public could be confused as to where to go and who to call.
A group of Pt Chevalier residents have come together to fix broken appliances that would have otherwise been thrown away.
Residents putting car batteries, gas bottles and other dangerous items in their yellow recycling bins are creating a potential fire hazard.