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ELECTRONICS
This 2004 guide by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) provides strategies for reducing energy consumption and environmental impact associated with home electronics. It emphasizes that changing user habits—such as unplugging devices and enabling power management—is often more effective for saving energy than simply purchasing more efficient hardware.
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Document type: Guide
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This case study examines the role of electronic waste (e-waste) repair and redistribution in South Africa, focusing on The Appliance Bank as a model for integrating circular economy principles with social upliftment. It highlights how diverting e-waste from landfills through refurbishment can create jobs for unemployed men and provide affordable technology to low-income communities.
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2013 Eestis tekkinud segaolmejäätmete, eraldi kogutud paberi- ja pakendijäätmete ning elektroonikaromu koostise uuring
This report presents the results of a composition study of mixed municipal waste, separately collected paper and packaging waste, and electronic waste in Estonia conducted between August 2012 and May 2013. The study aimed to analyze waste composition across different regions and settlement types to evaluate the effectiveness of collection systems and the awareness of the population.
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Document type: Report