Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have developed a process for recovering gold from e-scrap that could cut down usage of toxic chemicals.
The technique, outlined in an article on
The Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has received $1.5 million to recover more materials from used lithium ion batteries.
The goal of the project, called
Sims Metal Management’s global e-scrap business saw depressed profits last year, and its U.S.-based electronics recycling operations lost money.
Lower commodity prices squeezed earnings for Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS), the global e-scrap and electrical appliances recycling wing of the Australia-based metals r
Dell has a reputation for a commitment to e-scrap recycling, including its use of recycled e-plastics in new electronics.
A state-of-the art electronics recycling facility opens in Sweden, and a retailer in Sri Lanka offers e-scrap drop-off.
It's been a little over a year since repair group iFixit and processor ERI teamed up to recover components from used electronics.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have developed a process for recovering gold from e-scrap that could cut down usage of toxic chemicals.
The technique, 
The Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has received $1.5 million to recover more materials from used lithium ion batteries.
The goal of the project, called 
Sims Metal Management’s global e-scrap business saw depressed profits last year, and its U.S.-based electronics recycling operations lost money.
Lower commodity prices squeezed earnings for Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS), the global e-scrap and electrical appliances recycling wing of the Australia-based metals r
A recycling company in upstate New York has been targeted by state officials over allegations of mishandling materials.
A group in India isn't happy with the government's lack of e-scrap laws, and an Australian telecom company touts its e-scrap recycling rate.
A leaching method can effectively extract precious metals from e-scrap without using toxic chemicals, the product's creator said.
Colt Refining and Recycling says it will be expanding to North Carolina after the purchase of assets and land formerly owned by e-scrap company Zloop.