62 million tonnes of e-waste generated worldwide in 2022
tonnes of e-waste generated worldwide
2022
There’s more
inside.
The things we use every day hold materials worth recovering. Step inside and discover them for yourself.
Mine the houseAn initiative by ERI
A different kind of resource
Value, hiding
in plain sight.
From the headphones on your desk to the motors that move industry, valuable materials are already all around us.
Urban mining starts with seeing them differently: understanding what’s inside, separating what matters, and finding a path back into use.
See how recovery worksWhy recovery matters.
22.3 percent of global e-waste documented as formally collected and recycled in 2022
documented as formally collected and recycled
Global e-waste, 2022
1 percent of global rare-earth element demand met by e-waste recycling, reported in 2024
of rare-earth demand met by e-waste recycling
Global estimate, 2024 report
Ideas to explore
A closer look.
Go inside the products, test what you know, or take the next step from home.
The material stories
Everyday objects.
Extraordinary insides.
Get closer to the components that make familiar products work.
Explore products
An interactive challenge
Can you spot
the magnet?
Sort everyday devices by the kind of magnet they most likely hold.
Play Sort the wall
At home
A thoughtful
next step.
Keep useful electronics in circulation and prepare for responsible recycling.
Household guidanceLet’s put materials back to work
What could we
recover together?
Exploring material recovery, a manufacturing challenge, or a new partnership? Tell us a little about your business and what you have in mind.
A conversation starts here.
Share what you know. We’ll explore the next steps with you.
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