According to Wikipedia, India is the “fifth largest electronic waste producer in the world” with approximately 2 million tons of e-waste being generated annually plus an undisclosed amount of e-waste coming from other countries around the world.
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Ana Paula Picasso interviewed Sebastian Holmström, Circular Strategy Lead of Inrego – a company specialized in recycling and re-using of electronic waste (e-waste). They talked about the impact of e-waste in developing countries, and how emerging markets can leapfrog from a linear economy to a more sustainable and circular economy with their electronics consumption.
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Leading Brazilian cosmetics company Natura launched its ‘Amazon Program’ in 2011 aiming at achieving an inclusive business model. The Ekos Ucuuba product line is one example. Combining its bio-intelligence and community knowledge, Natura extracts seed oil from ucuuba trees, which are threatened with extinction, as the core product ingredient. Social Challenges: The increased exploitation of timber and other natural materials in the Amazon Forest over the last 30 years has led this region to face the threat of biodiversity losses which in turn affect greater climate issues. Also, local labours…
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