Author Archives: umadmin

Can Urban Mining Revolutionize Central Africa and its Conflict Minerals?

Posted on November 2, 2015 by umadmin

Violence is common when it comes to conflict minerals, the very same minerals powering your mobile and home electronics and millions of others around the world. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Wearable?

Posted on October 8, 2015 by umadmin

So, what’s with wearables? What does their growing popularity mean for urban mining and e-waste recycling? Continue reading →

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How Many Precious Metals Are in Your Home Electronics?

Posted on August 27, 2015 by umadmin

Take a look around your home – you likely have a number of cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. But they are much more than just devices. Continue reading →

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What is the Circular Economy?

Posted on July 27, 2015 by umadmin

An increasing number of companies, government entities and other organizations are “closing the loop” and embracing the circular economy. Continue reading →

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Toxins Found in E-Waste

Posted on January 5, 2015 by umadmin

When disposing of an electronic device, it is imperative that absolute care is taken to ensure toxins within are handled properly. Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Metal Building Materials

Posted on December 2, 2014 by umadmin

Metals from building and construction sites are excellent candidates for reuse and can have significant advantages over traditional sources. Continue reading →

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Extracting Gold from Cell Phones

Posted on November 11, 2014 by umadmin

Every cell phone contains trace amounts of gold, which means a global battle for gold reclamation is already underway. Continue reading →

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Precious Metals in Tablets

Posted on November 5, 2014 by umadmin

E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream across the globe, and tablets are quickly becoming a major culprit. Continue reading →

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