With the growing amount of electronic waste generated by consumers, industry, and other sectors, it’s critical to address this specific environmental issue. Reducing the carbon footprint and promoting sustainability are, therefore, key to achieving climate goals and improving environmental protection. This is why Infineon Technologies is taking another important step toward a greener future with…

Have you ever given a thought what happens when you throw or sell your old cell phone or personal computer? Where does it go? And how it affects the atmosphere? Electronic waste or e-waste are those electrical and electronic items that are no longer usable or have been replaced by the new generation version. Computers, cell phones, televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, DVDs, iPods, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products, which eventually turn to e-wastes.  According to researchers nearly 75 percent of old electronic products are dumped in storage because of the uncertainty of how to manage these materials. Although many of these materials can be reused, refurbished, or recycled but unfortunately they are not, thus making the electronic discards as one of the fastest growing segments of world’s waste stream.