Effective waste management in African cities is a critical topic. Poor sanitation is leading to waste in our water bodies and streets. Urbanization seems to do even more harm as…
Tag: e-waste
E-waste: how emerging markets can leapfrog to circular economy
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.
E-Waste and its Impact in Emerging Markets
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.
