Toshiba breaks e-waste recycling record

Toshiba breaks e-waste recycling record

The OEM has revealed that it has recycled more than 1,229 tonnes of e-waste since 2008. Continuing its commitment to “maintain a more sustainable planet,” Toshiba America Business Solutions recycled more than 229 metric tonnes of e-waste stemming from used...
Canada’s ERA drops BAN lawsuit

Canada’s ERA drops BAN lawsuit

The Canadian Electronics Recycling Association (ERA) has dropped its defamation lawsuit against Basel Action Network. BAN, as part of its worldwide e-Trash Transparency Project, had reported that three GPS tracked e-waste devices that were deposited at ERA’s...
Ikea bans single-use plastics

Ikea bans single-use plastics

The Swedish home furnishings retailer has announced that it will phase out all single-use plastic products from its shops and restaurants by the year 2020. According to CNN, plastic products such as straws, crockery and cutlery, freezer bags and rubbish bags will no...