solar – refrigerator recycling

With the popularity of green energy and home appliances, the recycling of solar panels and refrigerators is becoming increasingly important. They contain recyclable materials and also contain hazardous substances. If they are not handled properly, they may pollute the environment. Therefore, scientific recycling is essential.

Solar panel recycling
The main components of solar panels are glass, aluminum frames and silicon cells, some of which contain heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. Professional disassembly is required for recycling: first separate the aluminum frame and junction box, then crush and extract glass and silicon, and finally recover metals such as silver and copper through heat treatment or chemical methods. At present, there are special recycling agencies in the European Union, the United States and other places, but the global system still needs to be improved.

Refrigerator recycling
Refrigerators contain refrigerants (such as Freon), foaming agents and metal plastics. If directly landfilled, refrigerants will damage the ozone layer. Formal recycling requires first extracting the refrigerant, then disassembling the metal and plastic, and finally crushing and sorting. Many countries have implemented a “trade-in” policy to encourage compliant recycling.

The recycling of solar panels and refrigerators can both reduce resource waste and avoid pollution. Consumers should choose formal recycling channels to jointly promote a green circular economy.