Implications of the pandemic-induced electronic equipment demand surge on essential technology metals

Implications of the pandemic-induced electronic equipment demand surge on essential technology metals

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns has drastically altered modern life. Increased use of telecommuting for work, education, and leisure has led to a surge in demand for electronic products, which has strained both global manufacturing supply chains and upstream mineral stocks and resour...

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Main Authors: Derrick Ethelbhert C. Yu, Krista Danielle S. Yu, Raymond R. Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
Subjects:
COVID-19
Supply chains
Technology metals
Resource depletion
Electronic waste
Planned obsolescence
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266678432030005X
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns has drastically altered modern life. Increased use of telecommuting for work, education, and leisure has led to a surge in demand for electronic products, which has strained both global manufacturing supply chains and upstream mineral stocks and resources. In this paper, we discuss a prospective research and policy agenda that covers the technological, socio-economic, and regulatory aspects needed for an accelerated transition towards enhanced mineral resource efficiency and improved electronic waste management during the pandemic and its aftermath.
ISSN:2666-7843

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