Science & Tech Spotlight: Consumer Electronics Recycling
Consumer electronics contain critical materials whose supplies are limited, including gold, platinum, and rare earth metals. Domestic recycling of consumer electronics could extend the supply and reduce the current U.S. reliance on imports. New technologies are becoming available, but electronics recycling is complex and faces challenges, such as narrow profit margins.
Short title:
Science & Tech Spotlight: Consumer Electronics Recycling
Start date:
2020-08
End date:
2020-08
Homepage:
https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-20-712SP
Project leader:
Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics team of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) (STAA)
Country:
United States of America
Publications:

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