Compostable Devices

Description

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams. The lifespan of small electrical appliances in particular is getting shorter and shorter. In the recycling process, it is not worthwhile to disassemble these devices by hand. Despite sophisticated technological processes, finite raw materials such as precious and special metals are lost.

This study investigates the use of compostable materials in small electrical appliances using a hairdryer as an example. What if, at the end of a biodegradation process, all that remains are components made of recyclable materials that can be reused or collected separately?