Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste imports

Malaysia has imposed a ban on imports of electronic waste, as it looks to tighten controls on the entry of hazardous materials and safeguard the environment, the head of the country's anti-graft body ...

New report uncovers unexpected crisis costing nations $7.2 billion a year: 'A 1% reduction … could save ... $150 million'

The UNEP and ISWA pegged the annual cost of taking out the trash at $252 billion. As of 2020, accounting for "the hidden ...
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Report explores how to reduce food waste in Wisconsin

Food waste accounts for 20% of all waste going into Wisconsin landfills. The state wants to reduce it by half.

Dumpster diver shares photos after finding 'weirdly shaped items' in local bin: 'It's a shame'

A post in the r/DumpsterDiving subreddit sparked amusement and concern when one user shared photos of several colorful, "unusually scented items" while dropping off electronics for recycling. The ...
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These Bay Area Researchers Say the E-bike Problem May Be an E-Moto Problem

A report commissioned by the California Legislature on e-bike safety finds it likely that many so-called “e-bikes” far exceed ...
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Why checking household waste can prevent serious problems

Why checking your trash can prevent some big surprises. Trump orders release of Arkansas congressman's son serving drug sentence China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing ...
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The Simple Michaels Find That Will Finally Fix Your Kitchen’s Waste Problem

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In the early months of the year, especially as we lean into New Year's ...