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Leverage a circular economy to reduce global e-waste

24 April 2023 9:07 AM | Kelvin O'Connor (Administrator)

Waste from electronics, such as cell phones, computers and other digital devices, represents the world’s fastest-growing waste stream, increasing at an alarming pace of 2Mt per year. Additionally, 80-85% of e-waste is not formally collected, and that which is, is usually sent to developing countries, intensifying human rights issues. Research from EY suggests that Current economic systems assume a constant supply of natural resources, resulting in a “take-make-use-dispose” linear model (Centre 2015). Circular business models, on the other hand, focus on redesigning product-service systems to enhance business capabilities and market competitiveness. A shift toward circular economy models can help companies not only access untapped financial and business opportunities but also lower their overall environmental impact. See their analysis HERE

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