Chapter 1
The end of trash
Chapter 2
Nature as the ultimate designer
Chapter 3
Designing out the waste
Chapter 4
Cities of the future
Ch 3 · Designing out the waste
Quiz
How much more gold can be found in a ton of mobile phones compared to a ton of natural gold ore?
BETA
kaiyull Play an educational game about designing out waste. Learn how circular supply chains contribute to a healthier, more resilient green economy.
kaiyull Explore the battle for repair rights and its vital role in building a resilient circular supply chain and a healthier green economy.
Quiz
Which airport uses Philips' "light-as-a-service" model instead of buying lightbulbs?
kaiyull Discover how modular phones support a green economy and circular supply chain for a healthier, more resilient future in this infographic.
Fun Fact
Olympic gold: Every single medal awarded at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was made entirely from recycled electronic waste.
Glossary
circular economy (noun)
An economic system designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency by continually reusing materials. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation championed this model in 2010 to transition global industries away from linear disposal.
An economic system designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency by continually reusing materials. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation championed this model in 2010 to transition global industries away from linear disposal.