Grassroots activism can drive governments to take action. The recent decision to ban disposable vapes in the UK hinged on creative collaboration between communities, councils and decision-makers.

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world – there are things you can do to minimise your role in it.

Tech companies still make it difficult to get gadgets repaired.

With an average shelf life of nine years, the coming tsunami of waste EV batteries needs action now.

Technical advances are reducing the volume of e-waste generated in the US as lighter, more compact products enter the market. But those goods can be harder to reuse and recycle.

Batteries power much of modern life, from electric and hybrid cars to computers, medical devices and cellphones. But unless they're made easier and cheaper to recycle, a battery waste crisis looms.

Within the growing mountains of electronic waste, precious metals lie waiting to be recovered.