E-waste is booming, but repair incentives can help keep goods out of landfills

As awareness increases, free repair cafes and government incentives are popping up across the globe to manage the problem. Read More

Why climate tech needs circular design

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

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

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

Cross-industry collaboration critical for circular electronics future

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? Read More

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

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. Read More

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

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. Read More

How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

It's about self-healing laptops and mustard stains on a pair of jeans. Read More

Climate action infiltrates CES clamor, but electronics industry must do more

Lots of big tech companies talk about emissions reductions programs, but the truth is the industry as a whole still isn't doing that much. Read More

Apple and Best Buy reveal their circular visions (and a new partnership)

Two very different titans in consumer electronics are aiming to advance the circular economy in their own ways. Read More

Apple dials up its circular materials aspirations

The electronics giant is showing how to reclaim and reuse valuable materials that previously had largely gone to waste. Read More