SCYCLE - Sustainable Cycles

How do we get people to recycle their small e-waste? 🤔 Explore our latest collaborative paper to see which strategies best motivate consumers to recycle #eWaste and drive effective #disposal. This paper explains how financial rewards and awareness campaigns can make a real difference in getting people to properly recycle their small electronic waste and #batteries. It’s a practical look at what works best to encourage #sustainable waste management. 🔍 Read now: https://lnkd.in/eta77d8c

Are e-waste laws falling behind our rapidly changing tech? 📈 As technology advances, so do the challenges of managing #eWaste. From e-cigarettes and electric vehicles to smart clothes and furniture, the variety of #electronics we use is growing fast. However, most #recycling targets remain weight-based, missing critical raw materials like lithium and indium. Another challenge lies in moving up the waste hierarchy towards #wasteprevention, #repair, and #reuse. Unfortunately, specific targets are still rare here. ➡ Explore the latest findings and see what needs to change: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci #sustainability #circulareconomy

Did you know SCYCLE offers specialized e-waste trainings? ✔ For nearly three decades, #SCYCLE has been offering trainings on electronic waste and circular economy practices. With a wide network of global partners, SCYCLE's programs focus on real-world impact. ✔ From the E-Waste Academies to Waste Statistical Trainings, SCYCLE provides programs designed to give you the skills and knowledge to tackle global waste challenges. ➡ Explore these opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eHugdzyG #circulareconomy #sustainability #eWaste

Let's learn about e-waste trends in the Andean region 🌎 Efforts are underway to improve #eWaste management in the #Andean, with new laws and international agreements aimed at reducing environmental risks. Colombia is expanding its regulations to cover new devices like e-bikes, while Ecuador has set up a comprehensive legal framework for managing e-waste. Peru is pushing forward with stricter collection targets, and Bolivia is holding producers accountable for #wastemanagement. However, challenges remain, especially in the informal e-waste sector where unsafe practices are common. 📌 Check out the Global E-waste Monitor for more: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci #sustainability #circulareconomy #environment #recycling

Turning e-waste into gold 💰 Read a new BBC piece with data from the Global E-waste Monitor to learn how the Royal Mint is turning old electronics into gold. At their new plant in Wales, old circuit boards are processed to extract gold, initially used for jewelry and later for coins. This #urbanmining method uses a #recyclable chemical solution, making it eco-friendly and efficient. With the UK being the second-largest producer of tech trash per capita, the Royal Mint wants to process over 4,000 tonnes of #eWaste annually, generating up to 450kg of gold worth around £27 million. This initiative helps the #environment, preserves jobs, and keeps valuable materials in the UK. 🔗 The article: https://lnkd.in/eA79hSHT 🔗 The Global E-waste Monitor: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci

Read the new C&EN piece on e-waste recycling featuring fresh data from the Global E-waste Monitor 🌏 Experts agree that recycling should be the last resort. Designing products for longevity, ease of #reuse, and #repair is crucial. Kees Baldé, scientific specialist at SCYCLE - Sustainable Cycles and lead author of the report, points out a major issue: poor #eWaste recycling due to a lack of legislation on collection, management, reuse, and recycling. Even countries with existing laws often don't require the extraction of critical metals. 💡 Startups and innovative technologies are key in improving e-waste recycling. By using advanced methods like urban mining and biological processes, they aim to reclaim valuable materials, reduce #environmentalimpact, and support the shift to #greenenergy. 🔗 The article: https://lnkd.in/g5dRQYk5 🔗 The Global E-waste Monitor: https://lnkd.in/eytR2Aci

#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