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LOPEC will be showcasing numerous applications of printed electronics for the transport sector under the focus topic of Mobility from March 5 to 7, 2024 in Munich.

On Global Recycling Day, James Rigg, CEO of Trojan Electronics and Chairman of CLEAR, a trade body of consumer electrical leaders, is urging the government and electronics manufacturers to come together to support nationwide curbside collection of electronic waste, in order to meet sustainability goals.

Explore how global supply chains are adapting to rising ESG concerns, driven by government regulations, organisational strategies, and consumer demands.

Heavy investment from the private sector and the U.S. government has led to plans for battery recycling outpacing demand.

The Environment Audit Committee has highlighted the UK government's insufficient efforts in addressing e-waste.

There is a worrying trend within modern manufacturing for ‘planned obsolescence’ whereby electronic devices are being designed to be sent to landfills.

Hoad's Wood, near Ashford in Kent, once a haven for a diverse range of birds, insects, and trees, is now a site for the illegal dumping of commercial waste.

In Finland, home to over 800,000 dogs, there are varying palates among the canine population. In response, Hau-Hau Champion, a Finnish dog food brand, has introduced a solution: a vending machine that offers dogs the opportunity to taste their food prior to purchase.

An international initiative led by Engineering X, a collaborative effort established by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Lloyd's Register Foundation, received a grant of £1.3 million from the UNEP’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to combat the widespread practice of open burning of solid waste. This practice has dire consequences for human health and the environment globally.

Carelessly thrown away waste electronics can pose a significant risk of fire, injury, and environmental damage.