Listen: e-waste and the future of sustainable tech

In this episode of We Are Vodafone, we’re exploring how we can sustainably develop and dispose of technology to help protect our planet.

Find out how to turn trash into treasure and extend the lifecycle of our devices to create a sustainable and renewable future.

We’re joined by Paula Chin, Senior Policy Advisor at WWF and Andrea McCormick, Environment Lead at Vodafone Group.

Disclaimer

This podcast today is provided for informational purposes only, through a discussion on the subject of technology and its power to change, which is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Vodafone policy. Reference to any specific product, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Vodafone. The views and content expressed by the guests and/or presenter are their own and their appearance on the episode does not, unless otherwise stated, imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed in this discussion by Vodafone employees, during this episode, are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Vodafone or any of its officials.

References

Making smartphones sustainable: Live long and greener - Deloitte
A New Circular Vision for Electronics - World Economic Forum
Surge in global metal mining threatens vulnerable ecosystems - Global Environmental Change
Identifying the impact of the circular economy on the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry - European Economic and Social Committee
E-waste 'drawers of doom' growing, say campaigners - BBC News
Evaluating the impact of Blue Planet II on viewers' plastic consumption behaviours - University of Oxford
Electronic waste rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling - UN

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