Guides

The Opportunity for Increasing E-waste and Precious Metals Recycling in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has a significant opportunity to enhance its e-waste recycling infrastructure and processes, particularly for the recovery of precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Despite being one of the largest producers of e-waste in Europe, the UK’s recycling rate lags behind that of many European counterparts.

Urban Mining and Critical Mineral Recycling

Urban mining – the systematic recovery of valuable materials from discarded products and infrastructure – offers a crucial solution to the growing challenge of global critical mineral scarcity and environmental degradation