Resource Magazine
21 January 2026
Glasgow researchers develop 99 per cent degradable circuit boards
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing. UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely.
University of Glasgow research demonstrates manufacturing process for zinc-based circuit boards that can either degrade through soil composting or be dissolved to recover components, with life cycle assessment showing substantial environmental benefits over conventional electronics. Charles Newman Charles Newman - CEO charles.newman@resourcemedia.co.uk 0117 903 0698 Charles Newman is CEO of Resource and has been writing in the field of resource sustainability for over ten years. After five year
Key Takeaways
- • Glasgow researchers develop 99 per cent degradable circuit boards.
