Circular Place
the donation marketplace dedicated to the collection of electrical and electronic equipment, has culminated the European Week for Waste Reduction with more than 45,000 products donated. This initiative has brought together 102 committed organizations, which have made a total of 430 donations since the marketplace was created.
The initiative, which recently received the
Sustainability Action 2023
award from
CompromisoRSE
has played a crucial role in the reduction of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Participating producers and distributors have donated 48,778 products, which now have a new life as they are used by non-profit and educational organizations. This approach not only benefits the environment, but also contributes to solidarity projects related to the Circular Economy, addressing issues such as energy poverty and social exclusion.
Support for the European Week for Waste Reduction
As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR),
Circular Place
has joined the celebration, highlighting the importance of Sustainable Consumption and the Circular Economy. This annual initiative, promoted by local and regional public authorities, brings together various stakeholders, from citizens to companies, NGOs and associations, to raise awareness of sustainable resource and waste management.
Circular Place
created by
ECOTIC
together with the Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes for electrical and electronic equipment integrated in OFiRAEE, has highlighted the importance of supporting initiatives at the European level.
ECOTIC
collaborating with organizations such as
AMBILAMP
,
ECOASIMELEC
,
ECOFIMÁTICA
,
ECOLEC
,
ECOLUM
,
ECO-RAEE’S
, y
European Recycling Platform
seeks to promote even more solidarity projects in areas such as vocational training and the fight against energy poverty.
The best waste is the one that is not generated
Circular Place
maintains the premise that the best waste is waste that is not generated. Joining this platform helps to prevent the destruction of thousands of electrical and electronic devices in perfect condition in Spain every year. In addition, it helps to comply with recent regulations prohibiting the destruction of unsold new products, strengthening the image of companies as sustainable and responsible.
In turn, the initiative guarantees manufacturers the responsible use of donated products by selecting and approving participating organizations in advance. Manufacturers have final control over to whom and when the donation is made.
More information at
https://circularplace.org/