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The white paper published by the Cradle to Cradle NGO highlights current industry challenges and presents concrete approaches for keeping materials in long-term cycles. The focus is on circular product design, material health, supply chain transparency, and new business models for the use and recovery of electronic products.
The paper's core message is that true circularity does not begin with recycling, but at the product design stage. Materials must be selected and products developed so that they can be repaired, upgraded, disassembled, and their components reused. At the same time, transparency regarding ingredients and supply chains is essential to enable high-quality material cycles in the first place.
The white paper covers topics including:
The paper is also based on exchanges between various stakeholders from industry, science, and practice. EPEA – Part of Drees & Sommer participated in the discussions during a roundtable, contributing expertise in material assessment, Cradle to Cradle product optimization, and circularity.
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This position paper is aimed at manufacturers, product developers, sustainability managers, and anyone interested in the future of the electronics industry.