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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Rare Earth Recycling Breakthrough in China
Chinese researchers have discovered a way to recycle rare earth elements from wastewater. Continue reading →
Sweet Recycling: Chocolate Wrapped in Chocolate Waste
A U.K.-based paper manufacturer is taking cocoa bean skins — a byproduct of chocolate production — and turning them…
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…
Recycling Concrete from Buildings That are No Longer Needed Requires Long-Term Thinking at the Building’s Inception
Concrete buildings, when demolished, can serve as an excellent source of new building materials. Continue reading →
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…