Don’t throw this device in the trash: you have it at home and it contains 450 milligrams of 22-karat gold

A gold nugget representing 450 milligrams of 22-carat gold recovered from discarded electronic devices

A sustainable breakthrough that could change E-waste disposal around the world. Have you ever wondered if your old phone or broken laptop could still be worth something? Surprisingly, researchers have found that certain electronic devices contain up to 450 milligrams of 22-carat gold—enough to spark a new era in sustainable recycling. Millions of electronic items … Read more