electronics recycling
[ih-LEK-tron-iks REE-sy-kul-ing]
noun
reciclagem de eletrônicos
1. the process of collecting, sorting, and processing discarded electronic devices and components to recover valuable materials and reduce environmental waste
Electronics recycling programs help reduce the amount of e-waste in landfills.
Os programas de reciclagem de eletrônicos ajudam a reduzir a quantidade de lixo eletrônico em aterros sanitários.
2. the industry or activity dedicated to the recovery and reuse of materials from obsolete or broken electrical equipment
The company specializes in electronics recycling and recovering rare earth metals.
A empresa se especializa em reciclagem de eletrônicos e recuperação de terras raras.
Electronics recycling has become increasingly important in both the USA and Brazil due to environmental concerns and the rapid growth of technology consumption. In Brazil, the law Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) regulates e-waste management. In the USA, several states have implemented extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws requiring manufacturers to manage end-of-life electronics. Both countries recognize that improper disposal of electronics can cause serious environmental and health hazards due to toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium.
Related Idioms & Phrases
closing the loop on electronic waste
giving old tech a second life
mining e-waste for materials
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