Australia is among the highest generators of consumer e-waste per capita, yet the current system for managing this waste is under increasing pressure. Many products fall outside existing recycling schemes, repair options remain limited, and valuable materials are often lost due to fragmented collection and recovery systems. At the same time, global momentum is building toward circular solutions that extend product life and recover valuable resources.
This webinar explored why current consumer tech waste systems are struggling in Australia and highlights practical approaches being developed worldwide—from local council recovery initiatives and community repair networks to extended producer responsibility, reuse systems, and circular product design.