One & One Green Technologies Boosts PCB Recycling Margins with Tech Upgrade

Event summary

  • One & One Green Technologies completed a technology upgrade at its San Rafael facility on March 5, 2026.
  • The upgrade includes a secondary combustion chamber, surface cooler, and desulfurization tower, increasing PCB processing capacity by over 30%.
  • Precious metal extraction efficiency (gold, silver) improved by 15-20%, expected to boost gross margins by 8-12%.
  • The company anticipates meaningful revenue growth contribution from the upgrade in 2026.

The big picture

The upgrade positions One & One to capitalize on the 8.4% CAGR growth in global e-waste, particularly in complex electronics recycling. By enhancing precious metal recovery, the company strengthens its competitive edge in a market increasingly prioritizing sustainable resource management. The investment aligns with broader industry trends toward higher-value material extraction from waste streams.

What we're watching

Operational Efficiency
How the 30% capacity increase will impact processing bottlenecks in high-value e-waste streams.
Market Demand
Whether the 8-12% gross margin improvement can be sustained amid rising global e-waste volumes.
Regulatory Compliance
The pace at which emissions and processing standards will evolve in the Philippines' hazardous waste sector.