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Electronics and the circular economy

November 22, 2021

The number of electronic devices in the world is increasing rapidly, but little is recycled. Most ends up on the growing heap of 'e-waste', which totaled 53 million tonnes last year.

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DW Global Ideas Webspecial "Kreislaufwirtschaft" Kategorie Elektronik

 

Circular economy: Sustainable and profitable

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Circular economy: Sustainable and profitable

 

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