It is a production and consumption model that involves sharing, renting, reusing, repairing, renewing and recycling existing materials and products as many times as possible to create added value. In this way, the life cycle of the products is extended.
It involves reducing waste to a minimum. When a product reaches the end of its life, its materials are kept within the economy wherever possible through recycling. These can be productively used again and again, thus creating additional value.
Source: europa.eu
The European Union produces more than 2.2 billion tons of waste per year.
RAEE represents one of the fastest growing EU waste streams, with less than 40% being recycled.
"In 2017, the world generated 44.7 million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment, and only 20% was properly recycled"
Dutch MEP Jan Huitema
You reduce the Co2 footprint and the consumption of natural products involved in the manufacture of new machines.
You reuse: you give value to a quality product.
You reduce the volume of electronic landfills.
You contribute to the generation of activity in the local recycling industry.