New Electronics - Making the first move
Designing electronics that stand the test of time will be critical if we are to tackle the growing problem of e-waste, as James Rigg explains.
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Designing electronics that stand the test of time will be critical if we are to tackle the growing problem of e-waste, as James Rigg explains.
In sum, a circular economy can help the world’s economies use resources more judiciously. But it would not guarantee that materials use is capped, nor that materials extraction and use would remain within boundaries set by nature.
In this episode of Ours to Protect, we learn more about an initiative to repair damaged goods rather than replacing them.
This model is important for the efficient use of resources.
ABB report finds 91 per cent of industrial firms affected by resource scarcity, prompting two-thirds to increase investment in circular solutions