In the age of rapid technological advancement, elektronisch afval, of e-afval, is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. From outdated smartphones and laptops to discarded circuit boards and hard drives, these devices contain valuable materials that are too often lost to landfills. At the intersection of sustainability and profitability lies urban mining:… Lees meer »
Resource recovery in mining is the process of reclaiming valuable materials from previously discarded or underutilized sources.
In an age of rapid technological advancement, the lifespan of electronic devices has shortened significantly, creating a surge in electronic waste (elektronicarecycling). What many view as discarded gadgets and obsolete equipment are treasure troves of valuable materials, including precious metals like gold, zilver, en palladium. Efficiently recovering these materials is a cornerstone of sustainable recycling… Lees meer »
As the world faces dwindling natural resources and increasing electronic waste, urban mining has emerged as a vital and sustainable solution for resource recovery. Urban mining refers to the process of reclaiming valuable metals and materials from electronic waste (e-waste) and other discarded urban resources. With the growing demand for precious metals like gold, zilver,… Lees meer »
In onze snel vooruitgaande technologische wereld, worden elektronische apparaten snel verouderd, wat leidt tot een steeds grotere berg e-afval. Het efficiënt beheren en recyclen van dit e-afval is niet alleen een milieuverplichting, maar ook een economische kans. Groottevermindering speelt een cruciale rol in het recycleproces, vooral op drie belangrijke gebieden: gegevensvernietiging, edelmetalen… Lees meer »