Electronic waste has become a big concern for nations across the world. With tons of tech devices being discarded every year and overconsumption habits leading users to constantly try to purchase the latest device available, this tendency doesn’t seem to be receding anytime soon. Luckily, GaAs reclaim wafers have the potential of changing that.
The wafer reclaim process opens the door to recycling in the industry, reducing hazardous waste and putting circular economy principles once again in the center of the manufacturer’s agendas. Let’s explore that in more depth.
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The process of recycling used wafers for industrial use is called wafer reclaiming. GaAs reclaim wafers function just as well as new wafers do, despite being recycled. Moreover, the recycling is repeatable and can be carried out more than once, minimizing e-waste and increasing manufacturer savings.
With an estimated 62 billion kilograms produced in 2022 alone, e-waste, or waste electrical and electronic equipment, is the waste stream that is expanding the fastest in the world. The main issue is that these waste materials contain extremely toxic compounds that are difficult to recycle and can contaminate water sources.
GaAs wafers prolong the life of electronic devices by lowering semiconductor waste.
Besides being less expensive, GaAs reclaim wafers offer the same properties and benefits as brand-new GaAs wafers. This makes them a very attractive alternative for electronic manufacturers who are looking for ways to increase their sustainability.
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