Ask the Expert Session – Assessing the circularity of ICT goods

Description

Realization of the circular economy requires incorporating elements in product design that support the reduction of material use, reuse, recycling and recovery of products, product parts, components and materials to circulate them in the value chain for as long as possible.

This Ask the Expert session will provide a platform to present Recommendation ITU-T L.1023 on Assessment method for circularity performance scoring which contains a three-step methodology to identify an information and communication technology (ICT) good’s circularity in three dimensions via three circular design guideline groups (CDGGs):

  1. The ICT good durability
  2. The ICT good ability to be recycled, repaired, reused and upgraded,
  3. The manufacturers ability to recycle, repair, reuse and upgrade the ICT good put into the market.

Target Audience

Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge. 

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Guest speaker

Leandro Navarro

Guest speaker

Co-rapporteur Q7/5 “E-waste, circular economy, and sustainable supply chain management”;
Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Helen Nakiguli

Master of ceremonies

Chair, ITU-T SG5 for the African Regional Group;
Senior Officer Environment Management, Uganda Communications Commision