Articles and updates from Orbita
Project updates, technical insights and news about the circular economy.

10 June 2026
Copper recovery from PCBs is central to the circular economy. Hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical technologies to add value to WEEE.
by Luca Monaco
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28 May 2026
Computer vision for circuit boards: how deep learning models on edge AI hardware detect PCB defects and classify WEEE with precision.
by Nico Monaco
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27 May 2026
A guide to RENTRI registration for WEEE recycling firms: who must register, the procedure, digital FIR obligations and traceability benefits.
by Luca Monaco
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21 May 2026
Rare earth recovery from e-waste: from hydrometallurgy to new industrial processes. Cutting dependence on China by valuing e-waste.
by Luca Monaco
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15 May 2026
What's changing with the 2026 WEEE regulation and RENTRI: requirements, deadlines and obligations for producers, distributors and waste managers.
by Luca Monaco
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08 May 2026
How gold extraction from circuit boards works: techniques, WEEE regulations and economic benefits for industrial companies in 2026.
by Luca Monaco
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15 April 2026
How Urban Mining 4.0 and AI turn e-waste into resources. A complete guide to recovering gold, silver and palladium from circuit boards.
by Luca Monaco
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