E-waste: the circular economy’s golden opportunity
From The Circular Economy Show Podcast by Ellen MacArthur Foundation
April 28, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 217
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by e-waste in the context of the circular economy.
E-waste is our fastest-growing waste stream, expanding five times faster than we can recycle it. But it's also one of our greatest untapped opportunities. With the demand for critical minerals showing no signs of stopping, recovering materials from the billions of dollars’ worth of mobile phones hibernating in our drawers is increasingly important.
People in this episode
Host: Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Topics covered
- e-waste
- circular economy
- recycling
- critical minerals
- sustainability
Keywords
- e-waste
- circular economy
- recycling
- critical minerals
- sustainability
- mobile phones
- waste management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Products: mobile phones
Places: E-waste
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