Circular Technology Program
The Circular Technology Program promotes the transition to a circular economy for electronics, focusing on designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. We research and advocate for policies and practices that extend the lifespan of devices and maximize resource recovery.
Our Focus Areas
Product Longevity & Repairability
Advocating for design principles and policies that make electronic devices easier to repair, upgrade, and last longer.
Resource Recovery & Recycling
Improving the efficiency and safety of e-waste recycling processes to recover valuable materials and minimize environmental harm.
Sustainable Business Models
Exploring and promoting business models that support circularity, such as product-as-a-service and take-back schemes.
Policy & Regulation
Developing regulatory frameworks that incentivize circular design, extended producer responsibility, and responsible consumption.
Key Initiatives
Right to Repair Advocacy
A campaign advocating for legislation that grants consumers and independent repair shops the right to repair electronic devices.
E-Waste Tracking & Transparency
A research project mapping global e-waste flows to identify hotspots and promote responsible disposal and recycling.
Circular Design Toolkit
Developing practical resources and guidelines for designers and engineers to integrate circular economy principles into product development.
Material Passport System
Piloting a digital system to track the materials contained in electronic products, facilitating better recycling and reuse.
Get Involved
Join us in building a more sustainable and circular future for technology.
- Participate in our Right to Repair advocacy
- Contribute to the E-Waste Tracking & Transparency project
- Support our research on circular business models
- Attend our workshops on sustainable electronics design