Recycling of WEEE & wastewater treatment

This lecture covers the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and wastewater treatment. It discusses the ten WEEE categories in the EU, the composition of WEEE materials, and the importance of clean energy. The presentation delves into the challenges and methods of recycling rare earth elements, the treatment of concentrated and diluted wastes, and the use of ion exchange and chemical processes. It also explores the criticality of materials, the alternatives to rare earth elements, and the legislation related to wastewater treatment. The lecture emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in handling electronic waste and wastewater.