In an earlier feature, we discussed the ecological impact of our smartphone addiction and explored ways we can improve on our environmental and social footprints. This feature led to a correspondence ...

Why the electronics industry faces pressure to create more sustainable products. What steps can be taken to create more sustainable flexible electronics in the future. By 2030, global electronic waste ...

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Apple has already sold millions of the new iPhone 7, which started shipping this month. For many who bought one, the device replaces a perfectly good, recent model. True, after a couple years an ...

As noted earlier, I have committed to trying to live a 1.5° lifestyle, which means limiting my annual carbon footprint to the equivalent of 2.5 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, the maximum ...

From defective household electronics to old smartphones: the total amount of e-waste generated around the world this year is estimated to reach a record 57.4 million tonnes -- that is, more than the ...

One of the first articles I wrote was on the cost of electronics in passenger cars. It was the early 1990s, and the cost per vehicle hovered near 15% of sales price. That figure pales, however, when ...

I have a background that includes spreadsheets, programming, and electronics, so this book piqued my interest. I didn't run into any surprises until I thought a bit more about its contents and my ...