E-Waste and the Circular Economy in Technology

The rapid expansion of the digital economy has positioned electronic waste (e-waste) as one of the most urgent sustainability challenges of the twenty-first century. Confronting this challenge requires more than incremental solutions; it demands the systematic integration of circular economy principles across the entire lifecycle of technology products—from design and manufacturing to use and end-of-life management. At the core of this transformation lies the critical interplay between resource efficiency, technological innovation, and environmental responsibility. Together, these dimensions enable the recovery of valuable materials, reduction in ecological harm, and strengthening of the resilience of societies and economies. Within the fields of sustainability studies, technology management, and environmental policy, there remains an urgent need for original research that interrogates this nexus. E-waste is not only an environmental externality but also a pressing social and economic concern with far-reaching implications. E-Waste and the Circular Economy in Technology presents theoretical frameworks, strategic approaches, and empirical case studies that illuminate how technological progress can be reconciled with ecological stewardship in pursuit of a sustainable future. It explores how sustainable and circular economy principles can be systematically integrated across the lifecycle of digital products, spanning global supply chains, national and regional policies, organizational practices, technological systems, and individual consumption patterns. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, intelligent material design, and waste-to-energy applications, this book is an excellent resource for professionals, researchers, corporate sustainability officers, technology policymakers, environmental consultants, executives, and more.