SCYCLE - Sustainable Cycles

#DataTech for e-waste solutions 💡 Join us for the "Data, technology, and e-waste" webinar, with our Assistant Programme Officer Giulia Iattoni as a panelist! We'll explore how cutting-edge data and tech are transforming electrification planning in challenging environments. Plus, learn about advanced solar mini grid data analysis and innovative #eWaste prevention strategies. Tune in ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e8PZDANC

How Digital Product Passports can transform businesses? 🤔 Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are set to provide detailed, real-time information about a product’s lifecycle detailed, real-time information about a product’s lifecycle. 💡 They aim to help businesses cut costs by optimizing resource use and streamlining supply chains. DPPs will also open doors to new business models like Product-as-a-Service and refurbishing programs, boosting profits and fostering customer loyalty. ⬇️ Find out more about the benefits of DPPs and their potential in driving sustainability and transparency.

These 5 countries are leading the e-waste recycling efforts! Watch the video below for some inspiration ⬇🌏 📈 While there are improvements, support is still needed to overcome ongoing challenges. Find out how different countries are tackling #eWaste: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci

Following the Circular Economy Seminar in Laos, let’s learn more about e-waste trends in Southeast Asia 🌏 #ASEAN countries are making progress in tackling #eWaste. From Brunei aiming for a 60% recycling rate by 2030 to Cambodia’s efforts to boost public awareness, the region is seeing positive changes. However, challenges like inadequate infrastructure and lack of e-waste legislation show the need for better solutions. ⬇ Have a look at the statistics and check out the Global E-Waste Monitor for more: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci #sustainability #circulareconomy #environment #wastemanagement #recycling

Opportunities and challenges of e-waste: ASEAN edition Today Ruediger Kuehr, head of the SCYCLE - Sustainable Cycles, delivered a keynote at the "Circular Economy Seminar: Creating Sustainable E-Waste Supply Chains in ASEAN" held in Vientiane, Laos. Dr. Kuehr focused on the latest global and regional trends in #eWaste — crucial insights for more #sustainable e-waste management in #ASEAN region! 🌏♻️ ➡ Stay tuned for more from the frontlines of e-waste innovation. #circulareconomy #environment #wastemanagement #recycling

How South America is addressing #eWaste challenges? 🌎 In the Andean region, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia have been actively working to improve #eWasteManagement practices. ▪ Colombia has updated regulations to include devices like e-bicycles and scooters, cutting registration fees for small businesses. ▪ Ecuador has a framework classifying e-waste into categories, aiming to reduce risks from informal recycling sectors. ▪ Peru has built successful partnerships between formal e-waste handlers and cooperatives of former informal workers, promoting safer practices. 🤝 Voluntary e-waste collection initiatives are becoming increasingly popular as well. Find out more now: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci #sustainability #circulareconomy #environment #wastemanagement #recycling

Europe's Right to Repair: a game changer for #eWaste? Ruediger Kuehr, head of the SCYCLE - Sustainable Cycles, notes that some brands avoid promoting #repairs "because they want to control this business." The EU's new Right to Repair Directive aims to change this by making repairs more accessible and affordable. Here’s what else this Directive brings: 🌍 Environmental impact: by encouraging repairs, we can reduce the staggering growth of e-waste. 💶 Economic benefits: estimated €176.5 billion saved by consumers over 15 years. 💡 Changing attitudes: making repairs fashionable and encouraging product longevity. More in the article from Deutsche Welle: https://lnkd.in/eSMva5Vw

Have a look at Agbogbloshie, Africa's largest electronic waste dump and one of the world's most polluted places ⬇ Every year, around 5.1 billion kg of used EEE/e-waste is shipped globally. Of this, 3.3 billion kg (65%) is uncontrolled transboundary movement from high- to middle- and low-income countries. Transboundary e-waste shipments are a big challenge, especially for countries with little to no facilities to handle them. This is impacting the environment and people's health. It's crucial to have clear rules to separate illegal from legal shipments and ensure e-waste is managed safely. 📌 For more insights on e-waste shipments see the Global E-Waste Monitor: https://lnkd.in/e7u2jvwp #eWaste #environment #pollution #wastemanagement #sustainability

The rise of vaping and its #eWaste impact 📈 Vaping is booming! The e-cigarette market hit over $22 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow by 31% annually until 2030. In 2022, more than 844 million vapes were sold, creating over 42 million kg of e-waste. Why is this an issue? Vapes contain plastic, lithium-ion batteries, heating elements, and circuit boards. In 2022 alone, these devices included around 130,000 kg of lithium. Recycling helps conserve this valuable material, reducing the need for mining and preserving natural reserves. ➡ Want to know more about managing e-waste? Check out the Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 for detailed insights: https://lnkd.in/e7u2jvwp #environment #wastemanagement #recycling #circulareconomy #sustainability

🔋 Did you know that batteries and other electricity storage devices are not classified as EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment)? Most legislation around the world treats them as separate waste streams due to their unique end-of-life treatment needs. Still, #battery recycling is vital because of hazardous materials that are harmful to the #environment. Proper #recycling prevents these materials from ending up in landfills and helps recover valuable resources. 📌 Curious about how different regions manage battery waste? Check out the Global E-Waste Monitor to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7u2jvwp