Lifecycle Analysis: From Servers to Components and Precious Metals Recycling

Learn how server equipment is reused at both rack and component levels, and explore the comparative lifecycle assessments between new silicon-based components and their reuse versus recycling outcomes in this 15-minute presentation from Sims Lifecycle Services' Chief Commercial Officer. Gain insights into material processing, intrinsic value assessment, carbon reduction strategies, and offset mechanisms while understanding key challenges in security and scaling. Examine recycling processes for extracting plastic and precious metals, and discover the environmental impact calculations involved in carbon accounting for different disposal methods. Delve into the complexities of managing end-of-life IT infrastructure while balancing sustainability goals with practical implementation challenges.