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Breaking the cycle on International E-Waste Day – AXA Investment Managers

E-waste is the fastest growing stream in the world, with 53 million tonnes are produced each year. Investors can help by allocating capital to firms championing recycling and repair.

Posted on Oct 14, 2022

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... We live in an increasingly disposable society. Consumers have become used to fast fashion, fast food, all available at the click of a button, 24 hours a day. This phenomenon is also valid for smartphones. Every year, a new iPhone is launched, and many people are queuing to buy a new one while their old device is still working. While this can be a promising source of cross-sector growth, it’s important to consider the ethics of a throwaway consumer mindset and consider the cost of the rising damage and resource loss should this remain unchecked. But what can consumers and investors do to help?

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