The problem of PCB end-of-life
That's 500,000 tons of electronic boards (PCB) every year in Europe.
12 million tons of electronic waste in Europe every year.
The amount of e-waste generated by servers and other equipment considered obsolete could rise from around 2,550 tons in 2023 to 2.5 million tons in 2030.
The other environmental impact of AI
Source : https://www.cio-online.com/
Current flows
How are our PCB processed today?
Collection
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) must be properly sorted and collected (DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU).
Sorting
Specialized sorting centers separate the various components of WEEE.
Export
Today, the majority of PCB are exported outside France.
Incineration
Most electronic boards are now incinerated outside France.
What are the consequences?
Use of fossil fuels for incineration.
High environmental impact caused by transport and current treatment processes.
The metals contained in the PCB are recovered outside the country.
Reeclo
Local solution for the treatment of PCB waste.
Contact
Questions?
ugo.boasso@reeclo.com
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