: waste consisting of discarded electronic products (such as computers, televisions, and cell phones)
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For the first three models, a cracked screen or dissolving glue on the bottom has meant that the watch was effectively e-waste.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
Member state contributions would remain unchanged while the EU looks to five new revenue streams, including rates on non-collected e-waste and new duties on tobacco products, as well as a lump-sum contribution from companies generating an average 6.8 billion euros annually.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 July 2025
If your devices are out of warranty and can’t be reconfigured to HomeKit then Belkin’s advice is simple but not ideal… recycle them responsibly at an e-waste facility.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
There, the couple encountered stories of e-waste dumps and communities ravaged by global tech’s hidden costs.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
Member state contributions would remain unchanged while the EU looks to five new revenue streams, including rates on non-collected e-waste and new duties on tobacco products, as well as a lump-sum contribution from companies generating an average 6.8 billion euros annually.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 July 2025
If your devices are out of warranty and can’t be reconfigured to HomeKit then Belkin’s advice is simple but not ideal… recycle them responsibly at an e-waste facility.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
There, the couple encountered stories of e-waste dumps and communities ravaged by global tech’s hidden costs.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
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“E-waste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-waste. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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