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Beyond Future Proof - Circularity in Electronics
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rd.nlSmartphones, laptops and tablets end up en masse on waste mountains and even partly in incinerators, while they could still be easily repaired. According to research by CE Delft, commissioned by Natuur & Milieu, it should be possible with targeted government policy to repair or "refurbish" an additional 800,000 mobile phones for a next round.
Beyond future proof - circularity in electronics
Circularity and design-for-reuse have been niche concepts in electronics for many years. However there is an increasing focus on the approach for electronics, with several groups promoting the philosophy to boost sustainability across the industry. Fairphone in the Netherlands has been at the forefront of reusable, repairable electronics. Since the launch of its first modular, […] The post Beyond future proof – circularity in electronics appeare…
Recyclable circuit boards may help solve the world’s growing e-waste crisis
Every year, mountains of electronics are tossed into landfills. Broken phones, outdated laptops, worn-out tablets — the pile keeps growing. According to a 2024 report from the United Nations, the global total of electronic waste has nearly doubled in the last 12 years. It’s now up to 62 billion kilograms. That’s roughly the weight of 1.55 million fully-loaded shipping trucks. And by 2030, it’s expected to jump to 82 billion kilograms. Here’s the…
In German households, more than 300 million old mobile phones, laptops and other electrical appliances are dusting away. These contain valuable raw materials, which often remain unused. A new draft law of the Federal Government now promises remedy: The recycling of electric scrap and e-cigarettes is to become significantly easier.
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For everyone who cares about the planet, the Dutchman Fairphone has been offering an eco-responsible smartphone for years. It is also distinguished by its modular design, which extends its life by facilitating repairs. With this sixth generation, the manufacturer lifts the veil on a...
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