The opening of the new office is prompted by steady continued growth of the company across the U.S. This is the company’s 12th location.

The company has become one of only two providers in the country to successfully upgrade to both accredited global certifications- R2v3 and e-Stewards Version 4.1.

As per UN estimates, approximately 24.5 million tonnes of small e-waste will be produced across the world in 2022 alone.

On the other hand, the extremely high costs associated with e-waste management are likely to restrain the growth of the e-waste management market.

NHRC highlighted the advisory issued by it to the Centre and State governments prevent, minimize and mitigate the impact of environment pollution and degradation of human rights.

800 grams of silver, 150 grams of gold and 50 grams of palladium can be extracted from one ton of printed circuit boards that are found in many small electronic devices such as cameras, phones and tablets.

The partnership is considered part of GM’s ongoing sustainability efforts.

All batteries dropped in the university’s battery recycling bins across campus must have their metal terminals taped, the Recycling and Solid Waste Unit of Facilities Management has announced.