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The E-Waste Learning Hub

Learning modules on the just energy transition, critical raw materials, e-waste, circularity, and systemic change.

Welcome to our hub which offers you the opportunity to learn from our experts! Our content is based on our 10+ years of experience in the field and it is created by humans — not AI. Depending on your needs, you can choose to buy an individual course or an annual membership granting you access to all our modules for a year.

​Design your own curriculum based on your interests and personal needs:​

  • Our learning modules are designed to be short and easy to follow and understand.

  • We have used a modular approach, so you can pick out the precise topics you would like to learn about and expand your skills in.

  • If you are completely new to the topics covered in our learning hub, we recommend following the modules in the order you see them in below.

  • If you are looking to learn about a specific topic, we recommend using the sidebar menu below to select the broader topic area relevant to you and then completing the modules most relevant to you in the order they are listed or in an order of your own choosing.

  • You can read more about who our modules are designed for here.

 

This is the best way to get started on your learning journey with us:​

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  1. Click on "Log In" below to sign up and create a user account.

  2. After you have logged into your account, you can buy an annual subscription to the whole learning hub and all our paid access content here. (Alternatively, you can also purchase a subscription to an individual module below.)

  3. Explore our free modules and our upcoming modules to get an understanding of what content is available beyond what is currently already part of your paid membership.

  4. Download our app for free to learn on the go.

  5. Join our hub groups (as a part of your annual membership) to connect and learn from others.​​

There are now 80+ short-format modules ready for you to complete and receive certificates for!
With an annual membership, you can also already access the first content of our 70+ upcoming modules.

Learning Modules

Access and explore your modules.

  • The first step to accessing any of our modules is always creating a login account and then logging in.

  • At the top of this page, you will see that it says "Log In". If you click on "Log In", you can either "Sign Up" or enter your e-mail address and your login password. (If you do not have a login password yet or have forgotten what it is, you can press on "Forgot password?" to create a new password via your e-mail address.)

  • Unless you are planning to take one of our free learning modules, you must purchase an individual course or a membership plan from us to enroll to our modules.

  • Once you have logged in and purchased the necessary membership plan, you can access your modules above. Please note that some of the modules are yet to be published.

  • Once you have filled in both your e-mail and password and pressed on the "Log In" button, you should see all the e-learning modules that you have a subscription for with the word "Enrolled" visible under the course names. (Please note that you must enroll yourself for our free modules yourself by clicking on "View Details" under the module name and then "Join" in the following window.)

  • If you click "Start" twice (once on the main page and once on the following page), you will be inside the module itself and can go through the content at your own pace until your membership is cancelled or expires. Pilot modules that are not yet ready are marked with an introductory section titled "Module Under Construction".

Help us improve.

  • We are consistently working to build out and improve our learning modules, and we would love to get your input for this. If you notice an issue or have an idea for an improvement, please reach out to us via our contact form or by e-mail.​

  • The learning modules on our platform are currently still largely text-based. Through the purchase of a subscription, you can support us in raising the funds to create more interactive learning components (such as videos) for our e-learning platform.

Testimonials

"I recently discovered the impressive work of Christine Nikander and The E-Waste Column who are on a mission to demystify responsible supply chains as we transition to a low-carbon world.

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I especially love that they’re offering free learning modules, including powerful stories of overlooked female scientists whose contributions deserve far more visibility."

— Jessica Robinson

"A resource worth exploring is the Learning Hub developed by Christine Nikander through The E-Waste Column.​ [...]

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What I particularly appreciate is the micro-learning format, which makes complex topics around e-waste, materials, and sustainability accessible to a broad audience — from students and policymakers to industry professionals. As the global economy moves toward electrification and digitalization, understanding the lifecycle of materials in electronics will be critical for building resilient and circular supply chains."

— Arda Işıldar, PhD

"I really enjoyed the "Raw materials" module. Like other E-waste column materials, it's a quick and accurate way to dive in your topic of interest."

— Cécile Edorh

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