Recycling of End-of-Life Products - RecEOL

RecEOL provides evidence that a patented recycling process for waste printed circuit board (PCB), LCDs, batteries and automobile shredder residue (ASR) is economically viable and environmentally sustainable. The project brings together industry and academia to solve the challenges of recycling above wastes while realising the business opportunities in recycling. PCBs are part of the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) stream; one of the fastest growing waste streams in the EU. The best way to increase the recycling rate will be to offer a highly profitable process to provide a financial incentive. PCBs are present in most electronic equipment such as televisions, computers or mobile phones. Hence RecEOL has global potential.

RecEOL Project Factsheet

 

Quick Facts

Start

2018

End

2021

Funded By

ERA-MIN2, Geological Society Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency Ireland

Researchers

Professor Maria de Sousa Gallagher

Platform

Circular Economy

Challenge

Materials