Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists
A lot of rare metals are used to produce electronic gadgets and batteries, like smartphones, PCs, and e-vehicles. Gallium for LEDs, indium for microchips, and lithium for batteries, only to name a few. Those metals are found only in certain areas and their supplies aren’t infinite, and therefore they are the bottleneck of their supply chains. In the meanwhile, a substantial amount of e-waste that contains these precious elements is generated each year, only less than 20% of which is collected and recycled. Is there any way to increase the recycling of such e-waste? A survey of 10,000 people in 10 countries found that consumers are becoming more conscious of the environment and sustainability when it comes to choosing a product to buy. So, why don’t we try encouraging and stimulating e-product buyers and owners more? Also, why not include a recycling scheme as part of the original sales?
Enjoy reading the article and think about how to use more e-waste to save the planet.
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