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What Does the Future of Electronic Recycling Look Like?

Electronics recycling in the United States is increasing as the industry consolidates and matures. The future of electronics recycling – at least in the US and possibly worldwide – will be determined by electronics technology, especially precious metals and industrial structures. 

While there are other things that can affect the industry – such as: Consumer electronics collections, laws and regulations, and export issues – these three factors will have a greater impact on the future of electronics recycling. You can now also buy refurbished ipads wholesale for schools online. 

Apple will recycle last year's design - World Today News

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Recent industry data – from a study conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC) and sponsored by the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) – found that the industry (in 2010) had about 3.5 million tonnes of electronics with $5 billion in sales. processed and directly employs 30,000 people – and that's growing at about 20% per year over the last decade. But will this growth continue?

Electronic Technology:- Personal computer equipment dominates the amount processed by the electronics recycling industry. The IDC study reports that more than 60% by weight of industrial quantities are "computer equipment". 

However, recent reports from IDC and Gartner show that desktop and laptop shipments have declined by more than 10 percent and smartphone and tablet shipments are now outpacing computers. Approximately 1 billion smartphones will be shipped in 2013 – and for the first time exceed the volume of conventional mobile phones.