The Landscape of Circular Electronics Towards 2035
This trend report provides an overview of various developments that will likely all influence the landscape in which circular electronics will be embedded by 2035. It captures broad societal transformations, as well as technological advancements and mindset changes in citizens.
It identifies the following eight key trends to look out for:
- Sustainability merges with geopolitics
- The EU as a regulator is growing more important
- Tracking, tracing and transparency on the rise
- Despite setbacks, the circular economy is advancing
- Everything is becoming electronics
- Ownership is getting serious competition
- AI will help speed up the transition
- Consumers demand sustainable comfort and comfortable sustainability
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