Did you know that the world ispredictedto produce more than 50 million metric tons of e-waste this year?
Gadgets play a big part in this.
Just consider that5.3 billion smartphonesare expected to be thrown away in 2022.
More durable products will likely result in fewer sales over time due to lower replacement rates.
According toMatthew Cockerill an innovation consultant manufacturers are already starting to focus on making their tech products last longer.
But beyond durability and repair, theres another big trend that will make gadgets more sustainable in 2023.
This is because recycling isnt advanced enough yet to save every part of a machine.
In fact, consumer interest in refurbished devices is growing.
But this is changing.
And this is where remanufacturing comes in.
Nevertheless, the responsibility for more sustainable gadgets falls on users as well.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
