Tag: Electronic waste
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YLE: Finland is at a standstill in the circular targets for construction and demolition waste
“There are big regional differences in Finland, but some municipalities have reached their goals – even exceeded them.” Hanna Salmenperäsenior advisor from the Finnish Environmental Center (Syke), told YLE on Tuesday. An excellent recycling rate was achieved, for example, in the demolition of an apartment building in Mäntsälä, Central Finland. “99 percent of the materials…
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Virtual consultation can significantly reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare: Research
A new study led by Sara Shaw and the team aims to answer this question. The study, titled “The Role of Virtual Consultation in Developing Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare: A Systematic Literature Review,” was published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. This study examines the environmental impact of virtual healthcare consulting and how it could…
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Redress announces the best emerging sustainability talent and invites the public to participate in judging the Redress design award
This year, the competition received more than 400 applications from 46 countries and regions. The 30 semi-finalist designers, some of the world’s best emerging talent who have survived fashion’s growing waste crisis, are now waiting in the wings to be voted on by the public for the ‘People’s Choice Award’. The competition invites emerging designers…
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DNA accelerates the circular economy of smartphones by opening the Vaihtakapula online store
DNA’s Vaihtohyvitys exchange service is also constantly being developed, listening to customers’ wishes. With the now opened Vaihtakapula online store, DNA will also start selling used phones. The address of the new online store is vahtokapula.fi. Electronic waste is the world’s largest growing waste stream. In addition, cell phones contain a lot of valuable precious…
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The European Commission is proposing a common charger for electronic devices
The Government submitted the relevant Union communication to Parliament on 4 November 2021. The Commission justifies action at Union level by pointing out that the interoperability of radio equipment and accessories, such as chargers, would simplify their use and reduce unnecessary electronic waste and costs. Lack of harmonization may lead to differences between Member States…
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Misinformation prevents the recycling of white goods
Exactly, it is 12 percent of white goods that can not be recycled because it lacks a cable, says CEO of Elretur Morten Harboe-Jepsen. Once the cable is cut off, the product cannot be prepared for recycling, leaving the waste stream and returning to the market. – We must state that products where an electric…