The Circular Economy in Information Technology: Paving the Way for Sustainable Innovation


Authors : Khalid Al-Zahrani; Khalid Al-Johani

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October


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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT391

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Abstract : The circular economy in IT represents a transformative approach to sustainability, focusing on extending the lifecycle of products, minimizing waste, and maximizing resource efficiency. By integrating circular economy principles, the IT sector can reduce its environmental impact while fostering innovation and economic growth.

References :

  1. Ellen MacArthur Foundation, “What is a Circular Economy?” Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2024. Available: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview
  2. Dell Technologies, “Closed-Loop Recycling Program,” Dell, 2024 Available: https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/03/closed-loop-laptop-project-promotes-circularity-004023/
  3. https://www.dell.com/en-us/blog/what-goes-around-comes-full-circle/
  4. Cisco, “Take-Back and Reuse Program,” Cisco, 2024. Available: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/takeback-and-reuse.html
  5. The Restart Project, “Community Repair Events,” The Restart Project, 2024. Available: https://therestartproject.org/
  6. HP, “Circular Economy Initiatives,” HP, 2024. Available: https://www.hp.com/us-en/newsroom/blogs/2024/hp-accelerating-circular-future.html

The circular economy in IT represents a transformative approach to sustainability, focusing on extending the lifecycle of products, minimizing waste, and maximizing resource efficiency. By integrating circular economy principles, the IT sector can reduce its environmental impact while fostering innovation and economic growth.

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