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A bit of History Its that time of year again, where we eat too much and moan. But what are the origins of Christmas and how much does it contribute to waste? The tradition of Christmas, which commemorates the birth…
Introduction Transformers offers a ready source of income and scrapability for the hobbyist scrapper. There are usually heavy and they will (for the most part) contain copper, the scrappers gold, and iron. You have the option of leaving the transformer…
Here is the first of a monthly series of run downs on the YouTube Ewaste hobbyist circuit. Check out the videos below for tips and chat this last month. Usual culprits of ewasteBen and shark scrapper amongst them. But starting…
The platinum group metals are Rhodium, Iridium, Palladium, Platinum, Ruthenium, and Osmium (PMG). Most of the time, these metals are taken from the same mineral deposits. They are some of the most valuable metals on earth. In the past, Platinum…
Almost all your electronic devices will have some degree of plastic coverage. Sometimes this is the entire device such as charging transfers or the shells of TVs, or partially such as the front face of a HI-Fi unit or cable…
If there is one thing new scrappers to the hobby get excited about, its the claims of gold mining that ewaste. YouTube videos and news articles tempt people into believing that wealth beyond their dreams is but a circuit board…
Tin is a metal that has been used since antiquity. It is an essential component of many modern technologies, including plumbing and electrical wiring. Tin also has military applications, such as in the construction of armour and firearms. Tin is…
Introduction: Stainless steel is a very strong and durable metal that is used in many different types of products. It is often seen in kitchen appliances, cookware, jewellery, and other items. stainless steel is made up of several different metals…
What is e waste definition? Simply put, ewaste (electronic waste) is the result of redundant electronic equipment, discarded and unwanted. We love our electronic devices and we crave the next best thing, the gadget which will give us that edge…
Introduction: What is wire stripping? In today’s world, copper is a valuable resource. It is used in a variety of ways, from electrical wiring to plumbing. So, when people come across old copper wiring or piping, the temptation can be…