The ubiquity of electronic devices in our daily lives makes us aware of the danger of recycling them. Recycling old computers, mobile phones and other electronic device is now a reality in Europe. With the exponential growth of electronic waste (about 8% / year), the impact is clear on environment as well as on health for population. The omnipresence of these electronic devices in our daily life and their batteries, makes us aware of the danger associated with their recycling process. The course “Giving a second life to our electrical waste” covers 2 interacting disciplinary areas related to technological aspects and those dedicated to related services, in particular on existing recycling methods and the prospects for the development of future less polluting industries. We need to be able to better understand how these objects are designed and fabricated, the advanced technologies that need to be implemented, and the detection of toxic elements they contain.
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding the electronic manufacturing environment
- Identify the toxic and valuable elements that exist during manufacturing
- Understanding recycling technologies
- The jobs of the future in the environment and recovery