Recycling - From e-waste to resources
Sustainable Innovation and Technology Transfer Industrial Sector Studies
RECYCLING - FROM E-WASTE TO RESOURCES 
The appropriate handling of e-waste can both prevent serious environmental damage and also recover valuable materials, especially for metals. The recycling chain for e-waste is classified into three main subsequent steps: (i) collection, (ii) sorting/dismantling and preprocessing (including sorting, dismantling and mechanical treatment) and (iii) endprocessing.
All three steps should operate and interact in a holistic manner to achieve the overall recycling objectives. The main objectives of e-waste recycling and basic considerations for innovation are:
· Treat the hazardous fractions in an environmentally sound manner,
· Recover valuable material maximally,
· Create eco-efficient and sustainable business,
· Consider social impact and local context.
