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Circular Centers are a pivotal part ofMicrosoft’s broader environmental goals.
Srikanth recognized the potential to address these mounting issues through the Hackathon project.
“If it was just one hard disk, it wouldnt be an opportunity,” Srikanth noted.
Up to 70 million HDDs are destroyed annually, resulting in a significant waste of rare metals.
The Hackathon team proposed a #NoShred solution, which prioritizes dismantling HDDs with robotics.
By breaking down the disk drives, the robots ensure data security while preserving and recycling component parts.
