The Potential of Urban Mining
At a time of growing resources shortages, electronic waste is a treasure trove of opportunity. Continue reading →
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New Canadian Network to Encourage Rare Earth Mining
The newly formed Canadian Rare Earth Elements Network could secure 20% of the global demand for separated critical…
Togolese Makes 3D Printer Using E-Waste
A Togolese man has constructed a fully functional 3D printer from scratch using e-waste. Continue reading →
What if You Could Buy a Smartphone in Parts?
Phonebloks is a customizable Lego-like approach to phone design in which each individual piece, or "blok," is an…
How to Recycle Video Game Consoles
Video game consoles are made up of many different parts, which are disposable in different ways. Continue reading…
Producer Recycling Responsibility with MRM
The Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company has developed a responsible way for manufacturers and consumers to recycle electronics.…
Stop Flunking E-Waste: 6 Steps to Boost Electronics Recycling
Few retailers are effectively collecting used electronics for recycling. That's a big missed business opportunity. Here's how to…
The Smelting Company That Became an Urban Mining Pioneer
Umicore has become a clean-tech economy pioneer thanks to a recent radical transformation. Continue reading →