WEEE recycling sector meets in Spain

WEEE recycling sector meets in Spain

Recyclia held the EcoEncuentro 2019, an annual meeting bringing together the sector dedicated to the management of WEEE in Spain. As Material Eléctrico reports, the meeting was held on 5 November at the Rafael del Pino Auditorium in Madrid and was attaended by Hugo...
The paper resurgence

The paper resurgence

Despite the fact it can take 20 litres of water to make a single A4 sheet of paper, there is a resurgence in the use of paper. But not just any paper. The demand is for recycled paper. Made On Earth – a new series by BBC Future and BBC World News – looks into the...
Nigeria’s new gold mine

Nigeria’s new gold mine

A new initiative by the Nigerian government is said to tackle the e-waste problem and turning it into a “gold mine”. As reported by Eurasia Review a new initiative driven by the Nigerian government, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UN Environment pledging $15...
Canon shreds tonnes of cartridges

Canon shreds tonnes of cartridges

The OEM has released the results of its recycling operations of cartridges and used machines, happening in its Eco Techno Park in Bando City, Japan, claiming it has recycled over 23,000 tonnes in total so far. Canon announced that in the past five years up to 2018,...