Areteem Institute Blog

Recycling rare earth elements has become an increasingly prominent issue as supply continues to decrease and demand soars. Learn how recycling has got more and more attention from industries, researchers, and governments who are all working towards the same goal of promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.

Rare earth elements are making smartphones, electric cars, wind turbines, and medical imaging equipment a part of our lives. However, how we obtain these materials can seriously damage the earth if it’s not done responsibly. So how exactly does rare earth mining impact the economy and environment of our world?

Nearly half of the US population, approximately 41.6%, is affected by myopia or nearsightedness, which is roughly twice the number of cases reported five decades ago. However, recent studies have found that medicated eye drops are able to delay the condition among children.