Tech Firms Push Closed-Loop Recycled Copper Supply Chains

Published: Mar 6, 2026 09:47

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New Zealand recycling technology company Mint Innovation has partnered with electronics manufacturers to recover copper from electronic waste and reuse it in the production of specific electronic components. The initiative demonstrates the potential of closed-loop recycling within the electronics industry while reducing reliance on primary copper mining. Industry observers believe similar models could gradually expand across global electronics supply chains in the coming years.

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