Will Barker
Will Barker is the co-founder and chief executive of Mint Innovation, a pioneering e-waste recycling company based in New Zealand. With a background at LanzaTech, Barker has been instrumental in advancing Mint's mission to promote a circular economy in electronics manufacturing. Under his leadership, the company has secured significant venture capital funding and has opened multiple recycling plants, including a facility in Sydney capable of processing two tonnes of e-waste at once. Barker's vision includes expanding Mint's operations to recycle electric vehicle batteries in the UK and establishing a new plant in Texas, highlighting the global demand for sustainable e-waste solutions.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 8,037 | $210,000 | 350$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 8,037 | $210,000 | 350$ |
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Will Barker, co-founder and chief executive of Mint Innovation, aims to scale up e-waste recycling operations.
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