It is no longer unheard of for people to throw away expensive computers in order to have the latest model. Your mobile phone may be functioning perfectly, but if it doesn’t take pictures or have the ...

Whether you repurpose it, rehome it, or recycle it, that dusty old computer in your closet may still be surprisingly valuable. Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural ...

Despite what the name would suggest, “scrap” metal isn’t simply useless waste. Thanks to modern technology, scrap metal can be recycled and repurposed into new products, reducing the environmental and ...

Throughout this series, we have discussed how the scrap metal recycling industry is shaping the global economy. In today’s economy, businesses can take advantage of new technology to recycle outdated ...

More than 7 tons of obsolete electronic scrap was collected at a two-day event held at a Concord, N.H., shopping mall. The Northeast Recycling Council, Brattleboro, Vt., coordinated the event with ...

The scrap industry doesn’t get a lot of attention. Think about it: the word “scrap” is defined as wasted, discarded materials that have been rejected or discarded in the manufacturing process. All in ...