According to the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry 22 kilograms of gold, worth about $785,000, was recovered from discarded cell phones collected in a campaign by the Japanese government. The 22 kilograms of gold came from approximately 567,000 cell phones in an effort to recycle precious and rare metals in electronics. In addition to the 22 kilograms of gold, 79 kilograms of silver, 5,670 kilograms of copper, and 2 kilograms of palladium were recovered from the cell phones. The efforts of Japan’s government is a prime example of a movement called “urban mining” which refers to acquiring precious metals from recycled electronic devices including computers, televisions, and calculators. It is estimated that Americans have millions of old cell phones sitting in their homes, a potential gold mine. If you’re looking to sell your gold, silver, and platinum items contact The Gold Standard and turn your gold into cash.
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Really one mans trash is another man’s poison. Again, I see the future of recycled gold as one based on good design. It won’t be good enough just to use recycled materials, they will need to be used well.”
Precious metals “stripped” from wastes have brought Super Dragon considerable profit to most companies. Japan is wise!!!
If there is one thing that humankind has mastered, it’s the seemingly unlimited ability to turn their trash to treasure. I am not surprised at Japan’s effort.
I think when it comes to recycling, Japan has always been on top and ahead. If only most nations will incorporate this.
Its hard to believe that 22kg of gold really came from cell phones. There really isn’t any waste in this world is there?