Reducing e-waste by giving products a ‘second life’

Electronic equipment is one of the world’s fastest-growing waste streams with 53.6 million tons produced in 2019 globally across all sectors whilst only 17.4% was recycled. Discover Liberty Global’s approach to reducing e-waste, an initiative that demonstrates how companies can ingrain sustainability into their business models and ensure their operations minimise the impact of their products on the planet.


Learn more at The Green Way and join the conversation on Twitter with #EUGreenWay.

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18 Nov 2021
Agriculture and food , Environment, Energy
Reducing e-waste by giving products a ‘second life’

Electronic equipment is one of the world’s fastest-growing waste streams with 53.6 million tons produced in 2019 globally across all sectors whilst only 17.4% was recycled. Discover Liberty Global’s approach to reducing e-waste, an initiative that demonstrates how companies can ingrain sustainability into their business models and ensure their operations minimise the impact of their products on the planet.


Learn more at The Green Way and join the conversation on Twitter with #EUGreenWay.

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