The'circular economy'paradigm is taking hold in the mobile phone sector as a solution to
increasing resource use. This paper explores three dimensions of the consumption of …

In the transition towards a circular economy, refurbishment can be applied to regain value
from used products, and to reduce waste. Refurbishment is a process in which a …

Circular economy has gained increasing attention the last decade, and more often the main
focus is on the large global circles addressing recycling of materials rather than the “inner …

Hibernation, the dead storage period when a mobile phone is still retained by the user at its
end-of-life, is both a common and a significant barrier to the effective flow of time-sensitive …

Of late, policy and research attention has increasingly focused on making the Circular
Economy a reality. A key part of this agenda is the creation of Sustainable Product Service …

Increasing product lifespans is one of the most effective environmental strategies and
therefore repair is a part of the circular economy approach that aims to keep products and …

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is the fastest growing category of waste in developed countries
and a threat to the environment and human health. The extension of electronic products life …

This paper examines consumers' awareness and perceptions towards mobile phone
recycling and re-use. The results are based on a survey conducted in the city of Oulu …

One key strategy which can be used to promote a Circular Economy is 'reuse'. This is
particularly relevant for Electrical and Electronic Equipment due to its often rather short use …

In the last twenty years, there has been a sharp increase in the consumption of commodities
with a short life-cycle. This is especially true for electronic equipment such as mobile …