Pretreatment of Electrical and Electronic Waste
2022.10.06
The second step in the collection process is pretreatment. When electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) waste is transported to a facility, it undergoes thorough sorting to ensure all material is…
For True Circularity
2022.11.10
El-Kretsen is Sweden’s largest producer responsibility organization with a nationwide collection and recycling system for electrical waste and batteries. El-Kretsen is Sweden’s leading producer responsibility organization for electrical equipment and…
How Refrigerators and Freezers Are Recycled
2022.10.06
…ozone layer and contribute to climate change. Different refrigerators and freezers contain different refrigerants. To eliminate the risk of releasing climate warming gases, all refrigeration units are processed in the…
How Large Household Appliances Are Recycled
2022.10.07
…stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, and tumble dryers. Much of this material can be recycled. The waste category “large household appliances” includes all types of major household machines except refrigerators and…
How Miscellaneous Electronics Are Recycled
2022.10.07
…Electronic Waste with a Battery? Since 1 January 2024, miscellaneous electronics have been divided into two subcategories: electrical waste with a cord and electronic waste with a battery. This is…
How Light Sources Are Recycled
2022.10.07
…of the waste be sorted by material, such as glass and metal. In the past, glass from lamps and tubes was used as a substitute for other materials, for example,…
How We Recycle Batteries
2022.10.07
…in anything from watches to singing birthday candles and remote controls. Mercury is an element that cannot be broken down and instead accumulates in soil, water, and living organisms. It…