Can Urban Mining Revolutionize Central Africa and its Conflict Minerals?
Violence is common when it comes to conflict minerals, the very same minerals powering your mobile and home…
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What’s in a Wearable?
So, what’s with wearables? What does their growing popularity mean for urban mining and e-waste recycling? Continue reading…
What is the Circular Economy?
An increasing number of companies, government entities and other organizations are "closing the loop" and embracing the circular…
Toxins Found in E-Waste
When disposing of an electronic device, it is imperative that absolute care is taken to ensure toxins within…
Reclaiming Metal Building Materials
Metals from building and construction sites are excellent candidates for reuse and can have significant advantages over traditional…
Extracting Gold from Cell Phones
Every cell phone contains trace amounts of gold, which means a global battle for gold reclamation is already…
Precious Metals in Tablets
E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream across the globe, and tablets are quickly becoming a major culprit. Continue…
China No Longer Has a Stranglehold on the World’s Supply of Rare Earth Metals
When China began restricting exports in 2010, rare earth prices soared. But just two years later, prices were…