PS14 Circular solutions and business models in ICT and electronics industries​

PS14 Circular solutions and business models in ICT and electronics industries​

16 Sep 2026 at 14:30–15:30 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: Business
Focus: Critical minerals, Data and AI, Materials, Waste, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

This session examines strategies for extending the working life of ICT and electronics equipment through reuse and refurbishment business models. It explores how recovering critical minerals from e-waste can build resilient secondary markets and reduce dependence on virgin extraction. Global technology firms, Indian innovators and industry associations will discuss practical solutions and partnerships needed to scale circular ICT value chains.

Organiser(s): Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (CMET), Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India

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PS9 Inclusive circular economy and growth​

PS9 Inclusive circular economy and growth​

16 Sep 2026 at 11:30–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: People
Focus: Employment, People, Resilience, Waste, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth No poverty Reduced inequalities Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

This session explores how inclusive circular economy policies, business models and partnerships can empower waste pickers and other informal workers as key agents of resource recovery, decent work and equitable economic growth while advancing a just transition to circularity.

Organiser(s): United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The Alliance of Indian Wastepickers (AIW)

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PS7 Closing the loop: advancing circularity in plastic waste management​

PS7 Closing the loop: advancing circularity in plastic waste management​

15 Sep 2026 at 15:00–16:00 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: Governance
Focus: Design, Industry, Materials, Waste, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

This session focuses on practical solutions for advancing circularity in plastic packaging across the value chain, from product design to traceability, advanced sorting and high-quality recycling. It presents technologies, policies and collaborative approaches that enable greater resource efficiency and increased use of recycled plastics. 

Organiser(s): Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC), Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

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PS1 Empowering citizens for circular lifestyles (Mission LiFE)​

PS1 Empowering citizens for circular lifestyles (Mission LiFE)​

15 Sep 2026 at 12:00–13:00 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: People
Focus: Education, People, System change, Waste, Asia
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Responsible consumption and production Sustainable cities and communities

This session explores how empowering citizens to adopt circular lifestyles can accelerate the transition towards more sustainable consumption and a circular economy. As everyday choices around reuse, repair, sharing, waste segregation and recycling play a critical role in reducing resource use and waste generation, behavioural change is essential for achieving circularity at scale. The session will showcase how Mission LiFE and other initiatives are leveraging awareness campaigns, policies, digital tools and community engagement to empower citizens and foster more circular and sustainable lifestyles.

Organiser(s): International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE)

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