The US government is building a center to recycle critical materials from old tech

The US government awarded a contract to the University of Minnesota to create a demonstration center. This center will focus on recapturing critical materials from electronic waste. It means the US is investing in domestic recycling infrastructure for key resources.

The US currently relies heavily on other countries for many critical materials needed for advanced technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy. This new center aims to develop and prove out methods for recovering these materials from discarded electronics. If successful, it could reduce import dependence and create a more circular economy for these valuable resources.