- Thu Nov 19 11:09 AM PST 2009 Recycling e-waste: Who should pay?
Study finds consumers love the idea of recycling to combat e-waste, but they don't want to foot the bill.
- Sat Oct 24 3:10 PM PDT 2009 Universal phone charger OK'd
A branch of the U.N. approves a standard for a one-size-fits-all phone charger that will work on any future handset, offering less hassle to consumers and a reduction in e-waste.
- Fri Oct 16 11:46 AM PDT 2009 2010 Olympic medals to contain used gadgets
Gold, silver, and bronze medals for the upcoming games will contain materials from recycled TVs, computers, and keyboards that otherwise would have ended up as e-waste.
- Sat Oct 3 10:03 AM PDT 2009 EcoATM pays you for used gadgets
Kiosk provides self-serve e-cycling to consumers ready to ditch their portable devices. The first machine is in Omaha, Neb., and more are on the way.
- Tue Sep 29 12:42 PM PDT 2009 Stickers make you awkwardly aware of power use
A new concept design makes it clear that ignorance is bliss when it comes to my iPhone and its battery.
- Tue Jul 28 11:38 AM PDT 2009 Greenpeace wars with HP
Organization declares war on computer maker Hewlett-Packard for violating its promise to eliminate hazardous materials from its products.
- Wed Jul 1 8:45 AM PDT 2009 Greenpeace guide frowns on HP, still loves Nokia
The environmental group wags its finger at electronics makers for backtracking on their commitment to eliminate certain chemicals from their products.
- Tue Jun 9 12:37 PM PDT 2009 CNET News Daily Podcast: Prevent your TV from becoming e-waste
CNET News' Erik Palm talks about the dangers of e-waste and how to make sure your analog TV's disposed of properly as the U.S. gets ready to shift to digital television.
- Tue Jun 9 7:46 AM PDT 2009 DTV transition: Avoiding an e-waste 'tsunami'
Greenpeace and others warn of a surge in electronic waste as the U.S. shifts to digital television. Here's how to recycle or reuse your old analog TV properly.
- Wed May 13 12:00 PM PDT 2009 Dell bans export of e-waste to developing countries
Dell's new Electronics Disposition Policy bans the export of broken computer equipments to developing countries.




