The Hidden Costs of Smelting Electronics
Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a growing challenge globally. One method stands out as we seek ways to minimise pollution and reclaim valuable rare earth elements: smelting.
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Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a growing challenge globally. One method stands out as we seek ways to minimise pollution and reclaim valuable rare earth elements: smelting.
Silicon Valley. The “Tech Mecca”. Home to America’s first trillion-dollar company, Apple.
By the end of 2022, a revolutionary technical marvel seemed unleashed on society. However, the story of artificial intelligence (AI) dates back to 1952, when computer scientist Arthur Samuel created software to play checkers. Today, AI is reshaping industries across the globe, including businesses' approach to sustainability.
When assessing how the electronics industry impacts the natural world, many use the terms ‘double-edged sword’ or ‘necessary evil’. Staking a claim as one of the global economy’s largest industrial sectors, what we produce in our electronics industry can cause damage but also do a lot of good. This blog will look at both sides of the coin and the importance of corporate social responsibility.
You may have heard of quiet quitting, but what about climate quitting? If this phrase is new to your vocabulary, you are not alone. Climate quitting was only coined about a year ago and gained popularity after COP28. This new movement should be on the radar of electronic manufacturers that want to attract and keep top talent.