For decades, global industries kept moving forward on the assumption that supply chains were essentially reliable. The belief was that materials were what suppliers claimed they were, that ...

Scientists in Texas, USA have devised innovative technology to separate lithium and transition metals from spent battery cells without the acids, ...

Ridwell CEO Ryan Metzger discusses his company's recycling efforts during a community meetup in Sebastopol, Calif., one of dozens of gatherings he hosted ...

Lithium batteries power many of today’s most popular gifts — from remote-control cars and tablets to hoverboards and festive ...

One laptop’s battery lasted only a few minutes. Another computer malfunctioned every time I tilted it at a 40-degree angle.

Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, ...

Lithium-ion batteries power our favorite gadgets—but they can be dangerous if misused. Learn how to spot risks, charge safely ...

Fairphone is back with an upgraded version of its modular, eco-friendly wireless headphones, which is also theoretically an ...

A man has built a rechargeable battery pack big enough to power his whole home using just the batteries from discarded vapes. British engineer Chris Doel thinks it’s “absolutely insane” that people ...

Portland announces holiday garbage schedule and recycling tips, with delayed collection for certain days and guidelines for ...

A lithium-ion battery caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage after overheating while charging on a kitchen counter.

Recycling your old cell phones and buying used phones can reduce the destructive mining that is putting gorillas and people ...