E-waste Recycling
Refurbishment and redeployment of IT devices is expected to increase as organizations more fully recognize the carbon avoidance realized versus recycling.
As the industry grapples with its environmental impact, these findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and businesses alike.
Out of 32,000 defective parts treated, waste sent to landfill fell from 214.5 kg in 2020 to 14.2 kg in 2023.
Fostering a circular culture in the workplace involves minimizing waste and facilitating collaboration.
The study is published in the journal Nature Computational Science.
Countries in North America and Europe have strict laws and policies pertaining to the recycling and disposal of e-waste.
Demba also made reference to the alarming surge in electronics products and toys in the country and advised people on how to safely dispose of some of those electronic gadgets.
The new facility is set to open in June 2026.
According to the telco, in the last financial year, it recycled over 1 273-tonnes of network equipment.
Various malpractices in the disposal of electronic waste cause both public health and environmental problems.
The United States is currently leading the way by a wide margin, according to the study.
The study estimates that implementing circular-economy strategies could reduce e-waste generation by 16%, or up to 86%.
According to ABB, robot-assisted microfactories enable both the modernization and automated dismantling of equipment in data centers.
Drawing on his expertise in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, Rezaee highlighted how the same principles can be effectively applied to recycling e-waste.