A new online tool could make e-scrap recycling easier. Recyclers and scrappers can now get breakdowns of the types of recyclable materials in a device, as well as estimates of the quantities. The Urban Mine Platform displays all available data on products put on the market, stocks, composition and waste…
E-scrap market expanding
Efficiently extracting precious metals is key to profitability for recyclers. The growing market for e-scrap shows no signs of slowing as virtually everything these days has some sort of tech component. Recycling electronics reduces harmful waste and chemicals. It also helps meet the demand for the materials needed to produce…