Redefining E-waste Management: Circular Economy Business Models in Action
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The Queensland Government has implemented the 'E-Products Action Plan 2023–2033' with the vision of transforming Queensland into a zero-waste society by 2050. This comprehensive plan aims to minimise waste generation by emphasizing avoidance, reuse, and recycling practices. Queensland-based volunteer organizations can play a vital role in this initiative. However, the traditional approaches they use often fall short of addressing the environmental and social impact. The proposed research will introduce innovation by embedding circular economy principles into the existing model of volunteering organizations to address the challenges associated with responsible recycling. The objectives of this project is to develop a ‘blueprint’ that will be flexible and can be used by national and local volunteers, local and state government, civil society, the private sector, and local communities.
Date
27 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2025
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Circular Economy;E-waste;Net-zero
Funding Body
Smart Precinct NQ, Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (QDESI)
Amount
30000
Project Team
Prof Siggi Gudergan, Dr Mohammad Azim, Dr Eijaz Ahmed Khan, and Dr Reza Akbari