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An Invisible Leak: Electronics Recycling Innovation is Key to Critical Mineral Security
The future of critical minerals lies not in distant mines, but in our own discarded electronics. As the U.S. grapples with a reliance on foreign rare earth elements, innovative recycling methods are emerging to transform e-waste into valuable resources. With advancements in technology, we can unlock the potential of urban ore, recovering essential elements like Neodymium from hard drives. However, challenges remain in refining these materials effectively. Discover how component-level separation and domestic recycling can reshape our supply chains, bolster national security, and pave the way for a sustainable future in electronics manufacturing.
CEAR Wins Green Design Award – Sacramento BERC
Last week, CEAR had the distinct honor of earning the Green Design Award at this years Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo. The Program is
Understanding California’s SB 1215 & AB 2440: A Guide
Batteries are so ubiquitous in electronics, both rechargeable and replaceable, that keeping them out of the wrong waste streams is a great challenge. The consequences of not doing so include collection truck and facility fires, hazards to sanitation workers, and environmental damage. SB 1215 and AB 2440, passed in 2022 but soon taking effect, aim to update regulations to manage these risks and create product stewardship programs for batteries and battery-embedded devices.
Where Are Your Electronics Being Recycled?
Most of the garbage we generate daily is easy to let out of sight and out of mind with the knowledge that it’s being disposed
Secure & Sustainable Hard Drive Recycling – Why Magnet Recovery Matters
Hard disk drives (HDDs) present a dual challenge when they reach end-of-life, one that is often accomplished by a single process: shredding. Ideally, drives must
CEAR Accelerates Growth and Innovation with Ancor Investment
MATHER, California – April 2nd, 2025 CEAR, LLC, a leading provider of secure IT asset disposition and electronics recycling solutions, today announced an investment from
