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As technology advances, waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is steadily increasing, especially small items. Often abandoned in cupboards and drawers, they are a valuable source of raw materials. Systematically collecting and recycling them is important both ecologically and economically: they contain precious metals, extracting which requires complex processing, and other materials that fall in the critical raw materials category. Improving the collection of this waste is therefore very important for the circular economy.

Seas and oceans are vital lungs of our planet, regulate the climate, and are cradles of biodiversity. Plastic, used everywhere because of its versatility, does not biodegrade easily, and its excessive accumulation in the seas and oceans is compromising their function and has become a major problem.

In nature, the concept of waste does not exist. Human excrement itself contain important elements, to the point that in ancient China it was usual, after a lavish meal at a friend’s house, to thank by defecating, that is, symbolically returning the nutrients received.

Lithium, cobalt and rare earths play a pivotal role in laying the foundations for a competitive circular economy. This is why recycling electronic waste plays a key role.

In North Africa, the renewables sector has great growth potential, but the market needs to be improved: rules, political stability and depowering the fossil sector.