Truths about circular economie 3: Circular economy beyond borders is ignored
Achtergrondartikel
8-1-2026
What are the sustainability and circularity implications of European policy and action on the Circular Economy at the international level?
When you follow the second-hand electronics and electric equipment flows from Europe to Nigeria, one finds multiple-use phases of equipment in different countries than that country of origin. These second-hand also become e-waste, far away from the country where producers are responsible for sound e-waste management. In this video, we dive into the world of waste leakages and present the research of Kaustubh Thapa, PhD candidate, who shows that it is essential to explicitly incorporate the international dimension in circular economy policies and actions. In the case of electronic and electric equipment, it means setting up a governance structure that enables circularity, sustainability, transparency, and fairness.
