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James Rix & John Booth: Talking Sustainability in Data Centres

Inside Data Centre Podcast

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Rare Earths

In 2019, a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronic waste was generated worldwide. Only 17.4% of the 2019 e-waste was collected and recycled. Over 83% of those rare earths are being dumped into landfill. In 20 years time, people will be mining landfills to get these rare earths from old ICT equipment.

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