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Explore the insights we have published about the role of the circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. for critical minerals. Read articles, dive into case studies, and listen to podcasts to hear from our circular economy experts and practitioners on the ground making the transition happen.

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Missing signal: Unlocking a circular economy for mobile phones in North America

North America is creating a thriving reuse market for mobile phones. So why does most device material still go to waste or export?

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Publication

Leading the charge

Turning risk into reward with a circular economy for EV batteries and critical minerals

  • Critical Minerals
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Publication

Circular Consumer Electronics: An initial exploration

This paper offers an initial overview of how the principles of a circular economy could be applied...

  • Business
  • Design
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Article

We need to talk about renewables

This two-part investigative article series explores the need in more depth and highlights potential...

  • Climate
  • Finance
Computer chips and components
Case study

Project ReBOOT

Using circular economy to support city social and environmental goals

  • Cities
  • Climate
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Case study

Tackling electronic waste in Brazil: Belo Horizonte

A government established electronics remanufacturing facility

  • Cities
  • Policy
  • Critical Minerals
  • Mission