Is Urban Mining a Worldwide Eco-Phenomenon?
As e-waste piles up and new cell phones, TVs and computers hit the market daily, the question of whether or not urban mining is catching on is a valid one. ... Read More
How Urban Mining Works
You might not know it but there are veins of precious minerals that are richer than any goldmine, running through our cities. In fact, you might even have some in your pocket - but we're not just talking about gold rings or jewelry, we're talking about personal electronics. Next >
How Urban Mining Works
1. You might imagine that your new phone will last forever... Today, we live in an age of plenty in which we are happy to dispose of our electronic consumables when they become tired, either for an upgrade or because it is cheaper to replace them than it is to repair them. < Previous Next >
Urban Mining
[ ur-buhn mahy-ning ] :The process of reclaiming compounds and elements from products, buildings and waste.
Why should we care?
Urban mining lessens environmental impact, rids landfills of reusable materials, lowers energy costs and conserves natural resources.Articles
Pepsi’s Dream Machine
Source: greenbiz.com With the goal of boosting the nation's beverage-container recycling rate by nearly 50 percent in the coming years, PepsiCo and Waste Management have launched a multi-year partnership to bring ... Read More
EPA Focusing on E-Waste Disposal
Source: moo! news This week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally added the disposal of e-waste (electronic waste) to a list of top priorities. Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) chairman ... Read More
Coinstar Enters the E-Waste Market
Source: Reuters Coinstar, a U.S. based kiosk operator with brands that include its flagship Coinstar machines as well as the popular "redbox" DVD rental kiosks in supermarkets, has announced an undisclosed ... Read More
E-Waste by the Numbers
Our old electronic devices are clogging the nation's landfills. Need proof? The facts speak for themselves: The Consumer Electronics Association estimates that 304 million electronics left American homes for the landfill ... Read More
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