Lack of Solar Panel Recycling is Hardly Enlightened Australia's environmental credentials have long been a source of national pride, with iconic landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef and pristine wilderness areas setting us apart as a leader in conservation and sustainability.
However, our country lags behind other developed nations when it comes to recycling.
The recent revelation that up to 95% of materials in solar panels can be recovered, including silicon and aluminum, raises serious questions about Australia's lack of a proper solar panel recycling industry.