It’s part of a growing emphasis on eco-friendly personal electronics.
“About 90 percent of all rare earth materials are mined and refined within the borders of China.”
The new Fairphone is also meant to reduce electronic waste.
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A significant portion of this waste supposedly comes from countries where e-waste recycling infrastructure is not yet in place.
As a result, the Fairphone 5 does not add to the growing global problem of electronic waste.
E-waste is a growing problem worldwide.
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The hefty expense of recycling materials like lithium from batteries often hinders their reuse.
Gadgets could one day even be fully recycled by using printers.
The researchers say the innovation sidesteps the need for harmful chemicals.
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These devices offer many important resources that can be used in the production of new electronic devices.
Achieving this cohesion can be especially challenging when dealing with printed electronics.
