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UK Trials Repair Vouchers to Combat E-waste
The UK is trialing a repair voucher scheme offering 50% off electrical repairs, mirroring Austria's success in reducing e-waste and creating jobs; the scheme addresses the UK's high per capita e-waste generation, second only to Norway.
UK Trials Repair Vouchers to Combat E-waste
The UK is trialing a repair voucher scheme offering 50% off electrical repairs, mirroring Austria's success in reducing e-waste and creating jobs; the scheme addresses the UK's high per capita e-waste generation, second only to Norway.
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36% Bias Score
EU Mandates Universal Charger for Electronics
The European Union's new directive, effective this Saturday, mandates USB-C charging ports for most electronic devices sold within the EU, aiming to reduce e-waste and consumer costs; by 2026, this will also include laptops.
EU Mandates Universal Charger for Electronics
The European Union's new directive, effective this Saturday, mandates USB-C charging ports for most electronic devices sold within the EU, aiming to reduce e-waste and consumer costs; by 2026, this will also include laptops.
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44% Bias Score
Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste
The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...
Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste
The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...
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44% Bias Score
E-waste Poisons Poor Countries
This article examines the devastating consequences of e-waste trafficking and improper disposal in Ghana, highlighting the health risks to those who process it and the lack of effective international regulation.
E-waste Poisons Poor Countries
This article examines the devastating consequences of e-waste trafficking and improper disposal in Ghana, highlighting the health risks to those who process it and the lack of effective international regulation.
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44% Bias Score
Unsustainable Growth of Electronic Devices and AI Exacerbates Resource Crisis
A study by Green IT reveals that the 30.5 billion connected devices globally, exceeding the human population by 2.5 times, are causing resource depletion and environmental damage, with generative AI further accelerating this trend. Experts are divided on solutions.
Unsustainable Growth of Electronic Devices and AI Exacerbates Resource Crisis
A study by Green IT reveals that the 30.5 billion connected devices globally, exceeding the human population by 2.5 times, are causing resource depletion and environmental damage, with generative AI further accelerating this trend. Experts are divided on solutions.
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52% Bias Score
EU Mandates USB-C Chargers for Electronics
As of December 28th, 2024, the European Union mandates USB-C chargers for most small/medium electronic devices, impacting consumers through standardized charging, manufacturers through adaptation, and the refurbished device market through regulatory ambiguities.
EU Mandates USB-C Chargers for Electronics
As of December 28th, 2024, the European Union mandates USB-C chargers for most small/medium electronic devices, impacting consumers through standardized charging, manufacturers through adaptation, and the refurbished device market through regulatory ambiguities.
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36% Bias Score
UK Vape Waste Crisis: Millions of Discarded Devices Create Environmental Nightmare
The UK discards 13 vapes per second, creating an environmental crisis due to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and valuable materials; a ban on single-use vapes is coming in June 2025, but larger vapes are rising in popularity and also present a problem.
UK Vape Waste Crisis: Millions of Discarded Devices Create Environmental Nightmare
The UK discards 13 vapes per second, creating an environmental crisis due to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and valuable materials; a ban on single-use vapes is coming in June 2025, but larger vapes are rising in popularity and also present a problem.
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40% Bias Score
E-waste Trafficking Fuels Organized Crime
This article discusses the global problem of e-waste trafficking, highlighting its links to organized crime, its negative consequences for human health and the environment, and efforts to combat it.
E-waste Trafficking Fuels Organized Crime
This article discusses the global problem of e-waste trafficking, highlighting its links to organized crime, its negative consequences for human health and the environment, and efforts to combat it.
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40% Bias Score
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