A leaching method can effectively extract precious metals from e-scrap without using toxic chemicals, the product’s creator said.
A leaching method can effectively extract precious metals from e-scrap without using toxic chemicals, the product’s creator said.
Researchers funded by the U.S. government have developed an easier and cheaper way of extracting rare earth elements from magnets in electronics. Now the method will be used by a publicly traded company.
E-scrap recycling companies are enjoying a price rise in the gold market, and Washington state collection volumes continue to drop.
A country in Southeast Asia investigates pollution from an e-scrap recycling plant, and LG Electronics unveils a repair-friendly smartphone in the Middle East.
The Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has received $1.5 million to recover more materials from used lithium ion batteries.
Dell has a reputation for a commitment to e-scrap recycling, including its use of recycled e-plastics in new electronics. Tech site Ars Technica provides a look at the supply chain and end uses for the recovered material.