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How biotech could scavenge rare earth minerals from e-waste | Sahara Bhanot | TEDxManchester
TEDx Talks· 2026-04-08 14:57
And I'm here to tell you about something I'm truly passionate about. Metals are everywhere. They're absolutely everywhere in everything that we touch.So ingrained in our daily lives that we barely even notice them. for the transportation that got you to this room today. The the trains, the planes, the automobiles, the electric vehicles, your smartphones.Everything's smart nowadays, isn't it. You have smartphones, smart watches, smart TVs. Even my oven is smarter than me. These are all comprised of precious ...
This is how the US can become a player in rare earth metals
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-05 18:36
Our challenge is the same challenge that a lot of other advanced economies have right now with this incredible choke hold, not just on critical minerals, but particularly rare earths, particularly heavy rare earths that are the foundation of magnets which go in everything. Why doesn't the U.S. just ease up on some of its regulations, like China, in order to get things done quickly. Policy plays an enormous role, and the first thing we need to do is actually understand that we can't do a fragmented approach ...
Tribal wisdom inspires sustainable art practices | Chetan Raut | TEDxGIBS
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-24 17:19
[संगीत] हर एक वेस्ट पीस की एक कहानी होती है। एक उद्देश्य था, एक लाइफ थी और शायद इसीलिए उसे बेहतर बनने का एक मौका मिल सकता है। आपको भी याद होगा आपका पहला मोबाइल, पहला कंप्यूटर। मेरी कहानी शुरू होती है। मेरा नाम है चेतन राउत और मेरी कहानी शुरू होती है महाराष्ट्र के एक छोटे से आदिवासी गांव से वारली समाज से। यहां पर जीवन बहुत सिंपल था। यहां पर दीवारों पर चित्र बनते थे और सिंपलीसिटी लाइफ स्टाइल हमारी पहचान थी। यहां पे लोग एक दूसरे के साथ जीते थे। एक एक दूसरे के साथ डांस करते थे। आपने वारली नृत्य देखा रहेगा। अपने ...
The Eraser Shavings Theory: E-Waste to E-Potential | Sylvia Rodriguez | TEDxStThomasAquinasHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-14 16:02
E-waste Problem & Potential - Globally, e-waste generation reached over 62 million metric tons in 2022, an 82% increase from 2010 [5] - Only 25% of e-waste is properly recycled, and the recycling rate is projected to decrease to 20% by 2030 [5][6] - The US allocated only $100 million, or 000016% of its 2023 fiscal budget, to recycling infrastructure [8][9] - Increasing e-recycling rates to 60% by 2030 could generate over $38 billion in economic benefits worldwide [9] Health & Environmental Impact - Informal e-waste recycling methods release toxic chemicals, leading to long-term health issues in exposed communities [7] Proposed Solutions & Actions - The industry should invest in building proper e-waste recycling facilities [9] - Schools can become leaders in e-waste recycling by establishing e-waste collection programs [10] - Individuals can contribute by utilizing local e-waste collection zones, donating usable devices, and changing their mindset towards waste [11][12]
A Modular Solution to E-Waste
AMD· 2025-09-02 19:00
50 million tons of e-waste every year? Framework has another idea: laptops that are modular, repairable, and built to evolve. Certain AMD technologies may require third-party enablement or activation. Supported features may vary by operating system. Please confirm with the system manufacturer for specific features. No technology or product can be completely secure. GD-18b. *** Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_AMD Join the AMD Red Team Discord Server: https://discord.gg/amd-gaming Like us on Facebook: ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-22 11:20
Technological Development - A research team is developing a flexible robotic system for general recycling centers [1] - The system aims to dismantle diverse e-waste, including LED screens and solar panels [1]
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The Economist· 2025-08-21 14:40
Only 22% of e-waste is recycled, according to the United Nations. A new generation of robots powered by artificial intelligence is looking to change that https://t.co/eks2S3gJrj ...