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May member news showcases significant strides in advancing semiconductor technologies and fostering sustainability efforts. From strategic divestitures and innovative product launches to educational initiatives and workforce development programs, the semiconductor industry continues to evolve and thrive. Dive into the latest updates from our member companies and stay informed about the...
MUNICH, Germany ─ September 27, 2022 ─ Innovations in advanced technologies such as Smart Mobility, Smart MedTech, advanced packaging, fab management, materials, and other semiconductor industry growth drivers will come into sharp focus as visionaries and experts gather at Messe München in Munich, Germany 15-18 November for SEMICON Europa 2022. Registration is open. Themed Chips...
Household hazardous waste includes quite a few products that are related to cleaning. In the list that I compiled for my book Rethink the Bins, 9 of the 35 common hazardous waste items are cleaning products of some kind: chlorine bleach, oven cleaners, paint thinners, and more. There are safer...
It’s a great time to be selling secondhand or refurbished goods. Individuals wanting to adopt greener lifestyles often turn to secondary markets for everything from clothing to furniture. The dual benefits of saving money and saving the planet are very appealing. Gently used items can be just as functional and...
In a fully circular economy, nothing becomes waste. That includes all the components and materials inside smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices. Our global economy is far from circular. Recycling rates for electronic waste (e-waste) are estimated at 17% globally. Most of the recycling happens in Europe, where the rate...
Sustainability is rapidly taking center stage in most industries; the electronics and semiconductors space included. The major players in the electronics’ space — Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook — have set aggressive carbon reduction goals for both themselves and their supply chain. These goals include having both themselves and...
Of all the natural resources that manufacturing consumes, fresh water is the one where demand might outstrip supply. The concept of “peak oil” forecast decades ago never materialized. Driven by profits, companies developed ways to extract oil and gas from additional sources. We need to curtail our consumption of oil...
Someone once asked me if the circular economy requires a specific type of currency. Let’s clear up some basic misconceptions. The circular economy: Has nothing to do with cryptocurrency Relates to how we extract and use materials to make products Stands in contrast to decades of growth in the linear...
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are increasing demand for Cobalt and Lithium: Two of the world’s rare earth minerals that come with their own environmental issues. (Photo above: The MP Materials mine in Mountain Pass, Calif., is the only rare-earth producing mine in the U.S. (PHOTO: STEVE MARCUS/REUTERS Source Wall Street Journal)...
Another SEMICON West has come and gone. Well almost gone, this one will be with us virtually until mid-September. SEMI’s 50th SEMICON West wasn’t the celebration that they expected; however, I think it turned out all right, considering the circumstances. As Larry Broome posted “my feet hurt less, the food...
