Elektronikos perdirbimas shared its practical experience in dismantling displays and monitors during a discussion with European Commission policy makers.
During the exchange, the company highlighted how manual dismantling enables safe and precise separation of materials such as plastics, metals, glass, printed circuit boards, and hazardous components including mercury lamps. This approach ensures high-quality recovery of valuable and critical materials while preventing contamination between fractions.
The discussion also addressed key challenges faced by recyclers in practice. Complex design features such as glued or welded components, fragile screens, and a wide variety of screw types make dismantling slower and less efficient. In addition, the presence of flame retardants, adhesives, and coatings complicates recycling processes and reduces the purity of recovered materials. Access to reliable information about product composition would allow recyclers to prepare processes more effectively and improve efficiency.
To ensure the safety and compliance of recovered materials, Elektronikos perdirbimas analyzes plastic fractions in accredited laboratories, monitoring the presence of brominated flame retardants and other restricted substances. Clean, well-sorted fractions can then be returned to production chains, contributing to the circular economy.
The company also welcomed the introduction of the new Ecodesign Regulation, which bans harmful flame retardants in display housings. This change will make future recycling cleaner and simpler. Progress toward a circular economy depends on close cooperation between recyclers, manufacturers, and policy makers, ensuring that environmental goals translate into practical, effective solutions.