Collaboration between Boliden, IVL, Ericsson to boost e-waste circularity with digital tools
Boliden, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and Ericsson are partnering to improve the visibility around circular electronic waste management within the telecom industry. The initiative is supported by Vinnova, as part of a Net Zero Industry Programme, aiming to help the Swedish industry accomplish its goal of net zero emissions. The initiative will map the […]
Scholars from LARAC study WEEE recycling intricacies
Sponsored by Ecogenesys (formally REPIC), the LARAC programme is designed to provide recycling and waste sector opportunities to individuals who are in their first seven years of their career, the chance to gain valuable insight into the industry. A tour of the SWEEEP facilities was provided to the LARAC Scholars and welcomed team members from […]
Dan Cronin unveils new WEEE consultancy
Navigation for the full lifecycle of electrical products is now being provided to UK businesses through the introduction of a new waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) consultancy – WEEEvolution. This consultancy caters to a variety of areas, including market placement to end-of-life compliance. Launched this year, the company is committed to “helping clients navigate […]
Circular Electronics Design Guide receives Recycling, Reuse knowledge from ERI
ERI has added its e-waste recycling and reuse skills and knowledge to the new Circular Electronics Design Guide. The guide included collaboration from various industry experts and organisations including, Accenture, Bang & Olufsen, Danfoss, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ERI, Fairphone, Fraunhofer IZM, Global Electronics Council, Globant, HMD, HP, iFixit, Logitech, Microsoft, Partners For Innovation, Pezy, Philips, […]
Environmental benefits calculator launched by e-Stewards and Bloom ESG
E-Stewards and Bloom ESG begin partnership for the launch of an ‘Environmental Benefits Calculator’. This will provide electronics recyclers and refurbishers with a method for measuring environmental benefits. The scientifically verified process will begin with one of the most critical but important metrics – avoided carbon emissions. The ISO-approved methodology, endorsed by E-Stewards aligns with […]
E-Waste worth RM14.7mln has been picked up in Kuching by Sarawak GOF
On the 17th of March 2025, The SARAWAK General Operations Force (GOF) collected RM14.7 million worth of e-waste from Kuching. This collection weighed 525.45 tonnes. This seizure was part of ‘Op Hazard Sarawak’ and it involved the Department of Environment and Padawan Municipal Council. This department was led by Sarawak Brigade Commander SAC Dr. Che […]
Within the last five years 92m electrical devices have been wasted
O2 is a new scheme which has been set up by Virgin Media O2. This scheme’s slogan is ‘cash for trash’ and it is dedicated to encouraging the public to recycle their unused gadgets. This scheme was created after a study, which was conducted by Virgin Media, displayed that ‘92 million electrical devices were thrown […]
Windows 10 support finishes and charities are left with tough choices
In October, Microsoft is due to end free security updates for Windows 10. This means that there is a large problem to address for any charities that offer a refurbishment and distribution service for older computers to those in need. Statistics have shown that around 240 million PCs will no longer be able to meet […]
The aim and purpose behind the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) came into force last July, to ensure companies that sell EU products “improve the circularity, energy performance and other environmental sustainability aspects of products placed on the EU market.” Alongside this, the EU is also hopeful that having this regulation in place will encourage parties and companies to work […]
A Tunisian start-up company has been revolutionising the management system for e-waste
Sabri Cheriha is an engineer who became a social entrepreneur after he had worked on a washing machine at a small depot, which was located in a suburb of Tunisia’s capital. This place would soon become the home of start-up company, WeFix, which he would launch, with the intention of tackling the country’s quickly increasing […]
