Sustainable Solutions for
e-Waste Recycling
A UK–Malaysia collaboration developing sustainable technologies to recover critical and precious metals from electronic waste.
Our Key Research Themes
Sustainable Metal Leaching
We develop safer extraction processes that replace strong mineral acids with mild organic acids, deep eutectic solvents, and bioleaching systems. These approaches recover gold, copper, and other critical metals efficiently while reducing environmental impact.
Smart Plastic Separation
Our work advances the separation and reuse of polymer fractions from printed circuit boards. By avoiding high-temperature processes and toxic emissions, we support cleaner recycling routes with lower carbon footprint.
Integrated Pilot Plant
A pilot-scale demonstration in Malaysia will showcase a full recycling workflow optimised for local feedstocks and industrial needs, enabling a practical pathway towards commercial deployment.
Work with our Experts
We collaborate with government, industry, and communities to co-create sustainable e-waste solutions. Whether you are a policymaker, recycler, or student, join us in shaping Malaysia’s circular-economy future.
Cleaner Processes
Stronger Circular Economies
Sustainable Resource Recovery & Circular Innovation
Circular Economy Assessment
We assess environmental and economic performance through life-cycle and techno-economic analyses, ensuring our solutions are viable, scalable, and low-carbon.
Stakeholder Engagement
Our team works with policymakers, informal-sector workers, and industry partners to develop equitable, formal recycling systems and inclusive policy frameworks.
Education & Capacity Building
Through targeted training and exchanges, we are developing Malaysia’s specialists in green chemistry, process engineering, and sustainable waste management. iRECYCLE-Malaysia provides practical learning that builds the skills needed for a safe, high-value e-waste recycling sector.
Join the iRECYCLE-Malaysia Network
We work with universities, industry, NGOs, and government partners committed to a cleaner, more circular e-waste system in Southeast Asia. Whether in technology, policy, or community engagement, there are valuable ways to contribute.
Why iRECYCLE-Malaysia Matters
Malaysia’s growing e-waste stream is still largely processed informally, with environmental, health, and resource losses. Our project tackles this by developing technologies to recover valuable critical metals and reduce dependence on virgin materials.