A group of European scientists have examined the status of the extraction and reuse of metals, and their research concludes that in many cases sorting and recycling must improve. The metals with the highest rate of losses are found among laptops. The research group led by
A study (2022) conducted in eight European countries into the market of circular phones show that consumers are still not fully inclined to purchasing used phones. Buying refurbished phones from specialists however, is a much more appealing option. The research, the Recommerce Barometer 2022, is conducted
A proposed law is turning the world of smartphones and tablets upside down in Europe. Ecodesign will become the new standard, ensuring that devices are more energy and resource efficient, have a longer lifespan and are easier to repair. Smartphones and tablets in Europe have to
Not only is sustainability rising up the priority list of boards and chief executive managers, it’s also rapidly becoming an essential factor for businesses and consumers alike. Ultimately, how green an organisation is perceived to be can have a significant impact on customers’ decisions to
In April 2022, I was appointed as the new CEO of Flex IT. After more than 25 years of experience in the European IT sector and having worked at several companies in the IT industry, such as IBM, Lenovo and HP, this was a new
The Netherlands is requesting money from the European Recovery Fund and is focusing on greening and digitizing the economy. The ultimate goal is to become climate neutral. The government wants to use the European money to invest in cleaner inland shipping, offshore wind energy, hydrogen and
Last year, the circular economy in the Netherlands grew substantially due to business investments in innovative and environmentally friendly technologies and production methods. The investments are attractive to companies through tax benefits. Investments in the circular economy grew to no less than 1,085 million euros. Two
More and more e-commerce platforms are jumping on the growing demand for circular products. In addition to new products, the number of used products being offered are increasing rapidly. A shift towards sustainable alternatives is taking place. Whereas consumers were previously dependent on specialized sites and
The EU plans to require manufacturers of smartphones and tablets to continue supporting their devices with updates and spare parts for at least five years after they are sold. The measure should ensure that products can be used for longer, are easier to repair and
Sustainability is taking on an increasingly important role in the boardroom. So much so that CIOs and IT managers need to revamp their IT procurement strategy to add environmental impacts and align it with circular economy principles. That's the message from Eco-Friendly Web Alliance, in a