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11/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The environmental cost of making a smartphone

A smartphone does not just cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. An article on Eco Watch reported that the hidden costs of manufacturing billions of these cellphones include the destruction of the environment and the depletion of natural resources. All kinds of metals go into each smartphone. Without these materials, the phone will not be as […]

05/23/2018 / By David Williams

Smartphones are a significant threat to the world’s climate, research reveals

Smartphones and other internet-connected gadgets are incredibly important for navigating the current century. These devices have effectively replaced many analog alternatives, such as radios, cameras, and even desktop computers. In fact, they’ve been able to replace non-material things as well, such as money, most forms of identification, and even health records. Yet for all their […]

04/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

New biochemical leaching process uses corn stover to recover rare earth metals from electronic waste

A study has determined that aside from being used as fodder or bedding, corn stover can be used as feedstock for a new biochemical leaching process. This revolutionary process helps recover valuable rare earth metals from electronic waste. The biochemical leaching process is similar to a mining process and it requires the use of corn stover. […]

05/11/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Apple vows to stop using rare earth minerals to build its electronic devices… did it have a choice?

Apple plans to stop mining rare minerals, metals, and materials in manufacturing its iPhones, MacBooks and all of its other products. The tech giant also vows to make use of 100 percent recycled materials during production to combat the effects of the depleting mineral resources. However, the company was quick to admit that it has yet to discover […]

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