Circular economy in the electronics sector: A holistic perspective

Abstract

Circular economy is a concept describing an industrial economy, which produces no wastes and no emissions through its design, considering all the phases of the life cycle of products. It has gained worldwide importance in the latest years and the European Commission adopted an ambitious Circular Economy Package, including revised legislation proposals ‘to stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular economy, aiming to boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs’.