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The E-Waste Column "is the kind of intersectional, grassroots, & creative innovation our world needs now, more than ever."

“It is hard not to value the intelligence the E-Waste Column shares with the world. We would have to invent the Column if it were to disappear. I have used the Column as a source of information and insights, specifically on policies and programmes around critical raw materials.”

"The E-Waste Column is one of the first truly effective platforms that brings together researchers, industry professionals, recyclers, investors, and emerging talent working in e-waste recycling and the circular economy. It creates a unique ecosystem where innovative ideas and research can connect directly with the recycling industry, helping accelerate the implementation of more efficient, sustainable, and economically viable recycling technologies. The platform also provides valuable insights into the latest trends, market developments, policies, and opportunities in the European e-waste and circular economy sector, making it an excellent resource for staying informed. I highly recommend The E-Waste Column to recyclers, investors, researchers, students, and anyone interested in advancing sustainable electronics recycling and building meaningful collaborations within the circular economy."

"The E-Waste Column is exactly the kind of resource we need more of: clear, accessible and grounded in the real-world links between e-waste, critical raw materials, responsible supply chains and a just transition. It does a great job of making complex issues easier to understand, while keeping sight of the people, places and ecosystems affected by the electronics lifecycle."

"The E-Waste Column is, hands down, one of the most complete, insightful, and continuously updated resources in the e-waste and electronics circularity space.

In a sector that is becoming increasingly strategic, The E-Waste Column plays a very important role: it brings together knowledge, market updates, regulatory developments, company news, and sector-specific insights in a way that is both accessible and highly relevant for people working in the industry. For us, it has been a valuable source of information and perspective, especially because the e-waste sector is still fragmented and reliable, focused, and regularly updated resources are not always easy to find.

I believe that in the coming years The E-Waste Column has the potential to become a true point of reference for the industry. E-waste recycling and electronics circularity will only become more important, driven by market growth, technological trends, increasing volumes of electronic waste, and new regulatory requirements. From 2027 onward in particular, recycling and proper treatment of this material class will become even more central — not only for recyclers, but also for producers, retailers, and all stakeholders involved in the electronics value chain.

What makes The E-Waste Column especially valuable is that it does not only report information, but helps connect the dots across the sector. It provides context, highlights relevant players, and helps make visible the challenges and opportunities that define this industry. This is extremely useful for companies like ours, because it supports a better understanding of where the market is moving and where collaboration opportunities may emerge.

Working with Christine has also been a very positive experience. She brings an uncommon level of dedication, curiosity, and professionalism to everything she does. She has built The E-Waste Column with a clear mission and with a genuine commitment to supporting the development of the e-waste and electronics circularity ecosystem. Her ability to listen, connect people, identify relevant topics, and communicate complex industry developments clearly is a real strength.

The E-Waste Column has supported us not only as a source of information, but also as a platform that helps create visibility, credibility, and connections within the sector. In a growing industry where collaboration is essential, this kind of work is extremely valuable.

We are very happy to have collaborated with Christine and The E-Waste Column, and we strongly believe that the platform will continue to play an increasingly important role in the future of e-waste recycling and electronics circularity."

"The E-Waste Column shines a light on some of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of the critical raw materials and electronics value chain. At a time when discussions are heavily focused on security of supply and strategic importance, Christine's work helps bring greater awareness to the sustainability, circularity, and social dimensions that can easily be hidden beneath the surface. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a more balanced and holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the critical raw materials ecosystem."

"The E-Waste Column is a valuable platform for anyone working on the intersection of critical raw materials, circular economy and sustainable electronics. It fills an important gap by making complex technical and policy developments accessible while maintaining a high level of quality and nuance.

In my work at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), where I coordinate the EU Raw Materials Coalition, we increasingly see that reducing Europe's dependence on primary extraction requires much greater attention to electronics circularity, repair, reuse and high-quality recycling. The E-Waste Column helps bridge these discussions by connecting developments in e-waste with broader debates on critical raw materials, responsible supply chains and environmental justice.

Beyond providing high-quality information, it creates an important space for collaboration between policymakers, researchers, businesses and civil society. As Europe accelerates its circular economy ambitions, platforms like The E-Waste Column will be essential in translating policy discussions into practical action and fostering the partnerships needed to build a more resource-efficient and resilient economy."

"The E-Waste Column is an essential knowledge and networking platform for the e-waste and electronics circularity sector. It has helped us stay informed about industry trends, connect with key stakeholders, and gain valuable insights into global best practices. The platform fills an important gap by bringing together professionals across the value chain and promoting collaboration towards a more circular electronics ecosystem."

"The E-Waste Column is a very useful resource for researchers and practitioners working on circular economy, e-waste and electronics sustainability. I particularly appreciate the way it provides accessible, well-curated and practical insights that help connect academic debates with concrete action."

"The E-Waste Column has been a valuable platform for staying connected with the evolving e-waste and electronics circularity space. It brings together relevant industry insights, perspectives.

I particularly value the accessible and practical information it provides, as well as the opportunity to discover new developments, organisations, and voices across the sector. It has helped me broaden my understanding of the industry and stay informed about important conversations around e-waste, circularity, and responsible resource management. It is a useful resource for anyone working in or interested in the circular electronics ecosystem."

"The E-Waste Column is a well organised platform with every bit of information about e-waste available under crisp heads and columns. After a long time (which I wish I had during my research), I found a place where relevant information and insights can be read and researched for those interested in e-waste. The inquisitive articles with concerns related to resource management and circular economy particularly have kept me coming back to the Column. Recommended for scholars working in this area!"

"While leading an e-waste management pilot project in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, The E-Waste Column proved to be an invaluable resource. It significantly enhanced my understanding of e-waste management concepts, emerging challenges, and global best practices. The insights gained helped me design context-appropriate IEC materials, develop comprehensive survey questionnaires, and strengthen the overall implementation of the pilot project. The knowledge shared through the publication directly contributed to improving both the technical quality and community engagement aspects of the initiative."

"Through the E-waste Column, I gain insights into emerging trends and topics, which helps me stay connected with the rapidly evolving market and ecosystem."

"The E-Waste Column is one of the thought leaders in the E-waste sector, driving conversations and disseminating knowledge. It has helped us in understanding what is happening in the European market and provides information and understanding about aspects of the e-waste industry."

"The E-Waste Column plays an important role in improving transparency and knowledge sharing across the global e-waste and electronics circularity ecosystem. It helps connect different parts of the value chain—from collection and ITAD operators to downstream buyers—by turning a very fragmented and often opaque industry into more structured and accessible insights.

From my perspective working in the electronics recovery and secondary market space, it is particularly valuable how it reflects real operational challenges that we also encounter in practice. [...]

The E-Waste Column helps put [different] types of issues into a broader ecosystem context, which is often missing in purely transactional environments. It provides useful perspective on how circular economy flows are evolving and where structural inefficiencies or opportunities may exist across different parts of the industry.

Overall, it is a credible and valuable independent resource that helps bridge practical industry experience with wider system-level understanding in electronics circularity."

"The E-Waste Column occupies a genuinely rare position in the e-waste and electronics circularity space: it sits at the intersection of technical depth and policy literacy, which is not a combination you find easily. Most resources either go deep on the material science side of CRMs and WEEE, or they zoom out to the regulatory picture. The E-Waste Column does both, and it does so in a way that is actually readable.

For me personally, it became a go-to reference at a moment when I was trying to make sense of the EU governance gap in WEEE management. I was working on a few projects examining the bottlenecks slowing down secondary markets for raw materials, and the Column gave me a sharper analytical angle than I could have built from scratch through scattered institutional sources. I have been a fan ever since.

What I found missing elsewhere, and what the Column consistently provides, is that sense of context. Policy developments do not exist in a vacuum, and neither does the e-waste challenge. The Column connects the dots between governance moves, market dynamics, and circularity outcomes in a way that helps you form an actual view, not just accumulate information."

"The publications in The E-Waste Column are a vital resource for both research and creating awareness of various environmental subjects."

"The E-Waste Column plays an important role in connecting a sector that can sometimes feel fragmented. It brings together news, ideas and perspectives from across the electronics lifecycle and makes them accessible to a broader audience.

Through my work with Free ICT Europe, I particularly value platforms that help important discussions about repair, reuse and refurbishment travel beyond the usual policy and ICT aftermarket circles. The E-Waste Column helps people discover organisations and initiatives they might not otherwise encounter, creating new opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration."

"The E-Waste Column fills a gap that anyone working at the intersection of LCA and EU regulation will recognise: the law and policy around e-waste, batteries, and critical raw materials moves faster than most practitioners can track, and almost all of the reliable analysis sits behind consultancy paywalls. A weekly, 450-word, plain-language read on where the regulatory picture is actually moving is a genuinely useful thing to have in a feed, and the E-Waste Database, free and open is what makes it valuable to early-career practitioners and smaller organisations rather than only to firms with a research budget. For those of us building work around EU frameworks, that accessibility matters as much as the content itself."

"Working in the e-waste sector in Québec and across North America, I am constantly looking for credible sources that help me stay ahead of emerging trends, regulations, innovations and the broader conversations shaping our industry. The E-Waste Column has become one of those rare references I genuinely look forward to reading.

What I particularly appreciate is the quality of the angles covered and the expertise behind the content. Christine has a unique ability to connect people, ideas and realities from different parts of the world. Her work has helped me better understand developments in Europe while creating valuable bridges with our North American perspective. Over the years, our exchanges have always been insightful, thoughtful and grounded in a genuine desire to move the industry forward. I wholeheartedly recommend The E-Waste Column to anyone who wants to stay informed, challenged and inspired in the world of e-waste and circular economy."

"The E-Waste Column plays an important role in creating awareness, sharing knowledge, and connecting people who are working toward a more circular electronics ecosystem.

E-waste is one of the fastest growing environmental challenges, yet many conversations around electronics focus mainly on consumption and technology, while the environmental and social impacts at the end of a product’s life often receive less attention.

The E-Waste Column helps bridge this gap by bringing together insights, stories, and perspectives from across the sector. It creates a platform where innovators, practitioners, researchers, and sustainability advocates can learn from each other and explore solutions for better electronics management.

Beyond information sharing, it contributes to building a community that understands that circularity is not only about recycling. It is about redesigning systems, extending product life, improving resource recovery, and creating a more responsible relationship with technology.

Platforms like The E-Waste Column are essential because meaningful change requires collaboration, shared knowledge, and conversations that connect different parts of the value chain."

"I always appreciate reading the E-Waste Column — interesting insights, making complexity accessible — a trustworthy source and the go-to space if you are looking for e-waste news. I appreciate Christine's wealth of knowledge and the generosity in sharing expert insights. For e-waste specialists or not at all. Absolutely recommend!"

"To become smarter in using the continuously growing pile of e-waste, knowledge and collaboration are vital."

"The E-Waste Column has become one of my go-to resources as an e-waste enthusiast and researcher. I particularly appreciate how it presents facts, data, and developments from different parts of the world, making it easier to understand how countries are approaching e-waste and electronics circularity. [The] E-Waste Column doesn't just share information, it connects policy, business, and sustainability in a way that is practical and easy to follow. The platform has broadened my perspective, strengthened my research, and continues to inspire meaningful conversations on responsible electronics management. I am more interested on data and the Column has been helpful with that."

"The E-Waste Column has been one of the biggest sources of information for me in learning more about e-waste and electronics circularity, and the methods used that can support the effective management of such products. The resources provided by the E-Waste Column have given me a greater sense of how tackling the modern human societal phenomena of e-waste can be an effective method of climate action in terms of better management of precious materials and how effective management of e-waste can make the electronics industry more conscious of the environmental impacts of the lifecycles of their products and services."

"The E-Waste Column brought me a different perspective of how e-waste management is evolving in space and time. Figures, ideas and literature analysis from an independent point of view are valuable for all.

Besides data about possible environmental impacts, the column highlights something not-well known, even by experts, since value chain are very wide: the social impact. Hopefully, the awareness on this so far 'blind-eye' of waste management will grow as quickly as the column did over the past few years."

"The E-Waste Column is making an important contribution to the global circular economy by translating complex topics around e-waste, critical raw materials, and responsible supply chains into accessible, actionable insights. Your ability to connect policy, sustainability, and industry perspectives is both timely and valuable.

As professionals working at the forefront of e-waste recycling technologies manufacturing and technical consulting in India, we appreciate platforms that foster informed dialogue and encourage practical solutions for a more sustainable electronics value chain. We look forward to seeing your continued impact on advancing knowledge and collaboration across the sector."

"The E-Waste and Circular Electronics space is highly regulated and complex, yet most people working in it are trained to do something else and have little insight into the specifics. So they all need to learn how to navigate this field in their respective positions. This is why I tell my team and new hires to get information and learn on The E-Waste Column because I know this is well researched information and up to date, yet well written and fairly easy to understand for someone foreign to the field."

"The E-Waste Column is vital at this time. When making a presentation on the Environmental Impacts of AI, I was able to access some important facts regarding this topic.

As waste is a design flaw and as an expert for the Design Council, it is critical that designers understand e-waste and how to design it out."

"I've gotten a wealth of new knowledge especially with the free short cases provided at the E-waste Column innovation hub."

"The E-Waste Column has been a great place to find individuals and organizations working in the  e-waste and electronics circularity space worldwide. I've been able to connect with individuals in different areas of reverse supply chains and follow thought leaders through Linkedin and other channels.

I'm currently a job seeker and I haven't been able to use the matchmaking resources available, but I think there is tremendous value in these connections, particularly for organizations that are looking for global implementation partners."

"We need more resources like the E-Waste Column. It has helped me understand complex problems in an easier way. It also helps me find new trends and interesting ideas around the waste problem."

"I love how The E-Waste Column cuts through the noise and delivers real, practical insights we can actually use. It feels less like a dense industry report and more like a friendly guide helping us build a cleaner, more connected electronics value chain."

As a Ph.D. researcher who spent four years studying the end-of-life management of medical imaging equipment at Tsinghua University — collaborating with Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, and GE Healthcare — and who contributed to EU–China standardisation through the SESEC project and engaged with the Basel Convention in Geneva, I have long felt the need for a platform that bridges technical expertise and practical action on e-waste. The E-Waste Action Hub does exactly that. Its Circular Actions tool, best practices resources, and compliance aids make circularity tangible for a wide range of stakeholders, from industry professionals to policymakers. For anyone working at the intersection of WEEE regulation, remanufacturing strategy, and circular supply chains — as I have across Romania, China, and European institutions — this is a genuinely useful and well-structured resource that fills a real gap in the field.

"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."

"Christine Nikander's amazing list of 100 circular impact makers that she published in the circular advent calendar in December [is a] valuable [tool] for finding partners to collaborate with."

"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."

"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."

The E-Waste Column "provide[s] useful information and materials" and has "support[ed] my existing knowledge about e-waste".

"Being a researcher dedicated to learn more about e-waste, the E-Waste Column is for me a great source of information about this topic. I can have access to the latest updates and also get inspiration from the cases, information and knowledge shared through this Column. Also, as far as I know it´s the only one fully dedicated to this important waste stream and for a person dedicated to this subject, I would really like to continue reading it!"

"One of Aniol’s most impactful experiences [during his MSc in Sustainable Development at Utrecht University] was the consultancy project" he completed with The E-Waste Column.

"I had the privilege to work for 4 months together with a team of 3 other students from the Utrecht University with Palsa & Pulk where we developed an interactive visual tool mapping the life cycle of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, with a focus on social and environmental impacts across the value chain.

During those 4 months I had the chance to learn so much about e-waste due to Christine's expertise and also due to material already available and published on the E-Waste Column that we kept consulting throughout the project. That experience sharpened my academic journey and made it into one of the highlights of my whole masters.

After our work, the visual tool we designed was published on the Palsa & Pulk website where still nowadays can be accessible. The experience of collaborating with the E-Waste Column and Palsa & Pulk brought me new skills and experience that are also key in the phase that I am finding myself of trying to find a job after graduating."

"Over the last two years I have worked with Christine and the E-Waste Column on several occasions. For example, three students and I conducted a project researching and visualising the impacts of an EV battery across its life cycle. The organisation's expertise and Christine's empowering and open character have enabled me to gain important skills. Specifically, the responsibility and ownership that we were granted throughout the process taught me how to communicate professionally, adapt to the needs of a client in a consultancy setting, whilst learning about the e-waste sector and its implications for businesses. It was a highly valuable experience that has positively steered my early career in the direction of environmental consultancy!"

"Working with The E-Waste Column alongside Christine for 6 months offered an invaluable experience to familiarise with the work of a modern start-up tackling important issues. By working with The E-Waste Column, I understood that difference can be made with dedication."

"I had a wonderful experience working with Christine Nikander during my Applied Research Project. Her guidance helped give the project clear direction, and I came away with a deeper understanding of the energy transition, e-waste, and the labour risks connected to resource extraction."

"The E-Waste Column provides the kind of educational materials I was hoping to see at schools to teach younger generations about possible actions they can take to prevent the generation of e-waste and to understand the environmental and economic costs of using technology in our daily life. It's an amazing resource to learn everything about sustainability and circularity in the metal supply chain and electronics."

“The E-Waste Column has been a valuable resource to stay informed about the news in the e-waste sector. It helps me identify relevant initiatives, policies and regulations, practical experiences, technologies and perspectives from industry and practitioners. It is a great source for identifying experts and partners organizations.”