Introduction: Printed circuit boards are becoming more important in Finland’s recycling market in 2026. New EU ecodesign rules, repair-focused policy, and the rise of AI hardware all change how boards are identified, sorted, and valued. If you handle outdated servers, repair
Your old smartphone dies just months after the warranty expires. Until now, manufacturers could shrug and suggest buying a new device. Starting July 31, 2026, this will change across Finland and the entire European Union. The EU Directive 2024/1799 —
Introduction: Recycling electronic devices is important for both the environment and the economy. Printed circuit boards contain valuable metals, and recovering them reduces the consumption of natural resources. At the same time, data security must be ensured, because old devices