Shifting to the circular economy could release $4.5 trillion in new economic potential by 2030

The circular economy -an economic model focused on designing and manufacturing products, components and materials for reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling -promises big opportunities for the private sector to drive new and better growth and accelerate innovation. Shifting to the circular economy could release $4.5 trillion in new economic potential by 2030, according to Accenture. But […]

Apple Said to Revive Efforts to Sell Used iPhones in India

The market for used and remanufactured products is a huge part of the economy we often overlook. At one time businesses actively tried to avoid taking back used equipment. Today it’s an important factor in keeping the price of consumer electronics low.  Years ago I dealt in used, recycled and remanufactured computer imaging products and […]