But with no authorised e-waste recycling facility in the city, much of this waste is handled by the informal sector, raising concerns about possible health risks for residents and workers alike.Get ...
Government agencies and concerned environment groups are set to discuss issues on electronic waste in the Subic Bay Freeport on Monday, July 6, following claims by some environment advocates that the ...
E-waste has become a global problem. Unfortunately, the majority of discarded used technology, known as e-waste, is dumped or processed in unsafe conditions. Around 78% of electronic products aren’t ...
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Customs bureau sets meet on e-waste imports

MANILA, Philippines —The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Saturday it will convene government agencies and environmental ...
E-waste, which refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, is the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world, and it is highly toxic, threatening public health. Much of this e-waste, ...
The digital age has brought unprecedented convenience, but it also comes with a growing environmental cost: electronic waste. Global e-waste reached 62 million tons in 2022 and is projected to hit ...