Join us as we talk with Marijana Novak & Matthew Fraser from Circle Economy about the value of a circular model and what it's going to take to make the transition.
Option 1
Look up whether your state, province or country has extended producer responsibility (EPR) in-place
If they do, call on them to expand it to include all consumer products
If they don't, call on them to pass EPR
Option 2
We all have possessions that are starting to wear or not working the way they once did
Pick one and invest the time to get it fixed
It could be mending the hole in your favorite shirt or fixing a part on a home appliance
If you don't feel confident taking on the repairs yourself, call on a friend or a contractor to help you
Norway on track to have more EVs than gas powered cars by late 2024 / early 2025
In another 3-4 years, EVs forecast to overtake diesel cars as well
Norway will be first nation to phase out sales of new ICEs, starting 2025
EVs already represent over 80% of new vehicles sold
EVs could overtake petrol cars in Norway by end-2024 | Reuters
Why a circular economy
Today we’re using about 60% more resources than the world can continue to provide
Linear system responsible for over >50% of global carbon emissions and > 80% of biodiversity loss
7 surprising facts about the circular economy for COP26 | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)
Right to Repair Laws
California law makes manufacturers responsible for tools, parts, software, documentation for 7 years after production for devices that cost more than $100
New York law allows manufacturers to sell ensembles, not just individual parts
What You Need To Know About the Right To Repair Act in 2024 | Built In
33 states considered right to repair laws in 2023 legislative cycle
Other states with right to repair - CO, MA, and MN
Cost of Waste Disposal in Australia
Tasmania - $20 / ton
New South Wales - $163 / ton
Waste Levy for Tasmania - Premier of Tasmania
Levy regulated area and levy rates (nsw.gov.au)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
UK EPR
Covers - packaging, electronic equipment, batteries, end of life vehicles (ELVs)
Business requirements
Producer responsibility regulations - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Fairphone
Amsterdam based
KPIs
Phone includes
5 year warranty & 8 years software support
70% fair or recycled materials
Full-Report-Impact-Report-2022.pdf (fairphone.com)
User replaceable phone batteries
Will be requirement in EU beginning in 2027
The EU mandates user-replaceable smartphone batteries by 2027 | Android Central