Consumer Electronics

When circularity meets climate tech

January 12, 2022

by Heather Clancy

Climate tech designers should take a cue from consumer electronics companies such as Dell and Sonos.

There's more than meets the eye when it comes to e-waste in emerging markets, according to Adam Minter.

Here's a 'beautiful circular economy model' from emerging markets

June 17, 2021

by Elsa Wenzel

Halt and catch fire? Not so much. Adam Minter wants to expand your thinking of electronics circularity for the environment and social good.

Cross-industry collaboration critical for circular electronics future

April 22, 2021

by Jack Allen

Sponsored: The electronics we rely on are made of a wide range of critical raw materials. How do we build resilience and circular value chains to help mitigate increasing risk of supply disruption?

Pile of used electronic waste on white background

Systems for managing e-waste aren't keeping up with the consumer electronics market

January 14, 2021

by Callie Babbitt & Shahana Althaf

The U.S. exports up to 40 percent of its e-waste, some of which goes to regions such as Southeast Asia that have little environmental oversight.

Can big data, AI and chemical footprinting help the renewable energy sector avoid a toxic waste legacy?

December 1, 2020

by Krishna Rajan & Mark S. Rossi & Chitra Rajan & Alexandra McPherson

Advanced information technologies can help renewable energy manufacturers embed human health and environmental criteria into the front end of the design phase of materials and products.

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Circular Electronics: Creating a Responsible Supply Chain, Part 1

September 16, 2020

Can we create a responsible circular supply chain for circular electronics? This more in-depth series of case studies will explore how electronics companies are designing waste out of products and offerings, including easily repairable and modular consumer electronics.