This webinar, titled “Circular Electronics,” takes place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Organized by Creative Climate Cities, Circular Berlin, and WISTA Management GmbH, the online event delves into the critical topic of electronics and the potential for circularity within this sector.
The Problem of E-waste
E-waste is a rapidly escalating global concern. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2024, the world produced a staggering 62 billion kilograms of e-waste in 2022. Since 2010, this figure has increased by 2.3 billion kilograms annually. This mounting waste stream poses significant environmental and social challenges. Much of this waste (over 75%) is undocumented and processed in unsafe conditions.
The proliferation of digital devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are key drivers behind this alarming increase in electronic waste.
Technology’s Role in Circularity
The central question the webinar explores is whether technology can provide solutions to fundamentally shift the electronics industry away from its current linear model. The webinar aims to address that question by showcasing the capabilities of circular design materials and processes, as well as the utilization of optics and photonics to extend product lifecycles and improve material recovery.
The event will explore how technological innovations can enhance the circular value chain of electronic products.
Webinar Details
- Speakers: TBA
- Moderator: Remi Laoubi, Electronics Lead at Circular Berlin
Agenda
- 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Welcome
- 1:10 PM – 1:20 PM: Circular Electronics Challenges
- 1:20 PM – 1:40 PM: Technologies Addressing Challenges
- 1:40 PM – 2:15 PM: Panel Discussion
- 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Closing Remarks
About the Project
This webinar is part of the “Tech and Spaces for Circular Economy” project, spearheaded by Creative Climate Cities, Circular Berlin, and WISTA Management GmbH. This project seeks to address challenges in implementing circular strategies, exploring how innovations in optics, photonics, materials science, and spatial concepts can promote and amplify circular practices across various industries.
Funding for this project is provided by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises as part of the Master Plan Industrial City Berlin 2022-2026 (MPI). The initiative aims to support resource-efficient production and manufacturing.
For additional information on the project’s objectives, partners, and timeline, please visit the project webpage. Visit the Project Page.
