For IT buyers, the circular economy means planning, buying and using electronics so they have a longer life and don’t become toxic e-waste. Our 2020 report Circular IT Management in Practice, is a deep dive into circularity – but what are the practical steps that you need to start with?
We’ve put together an easy-to-follow action plan with tips on buying and managing your electronics for the circular economy. In the circular economy, there’s a hierarchy of priorities – often referred to as “loops”:

A circular approach starts upfront – in procurement
The best time to start thinking about being more circular is upfront, in the p