The Company is therefore actively searching for technological innovations that would enable them to meet their “sustainable electronics” goal. Potential technology solutions that are in-scope include (but are not limited to): 

• Novel approaches to eliminate the use of rare metals (this includes, but are not limited to, gold, tin, tungsten, tantalum) in PCBA and electronics while maintaining similar performances – i.e. reduce use or replace with alternative materials

• Technology solutions that enable the reuse and recovery of PCBA components

• Suppliers who are able to supply recycled metals or components for use in low-cost consumer electronic devices

• Sustainable alternatives to silicon chips

• Initiatives that enable more successful take-back programmes of low-cost electronic consumer devices
Any technology solutions that claim to offer sustainability benefits would ideally be able to demonstrate the savings it could provide with regards to CO2, energy and/or water.

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• Technology solutions that provide sustainability benefits surrounding the manufacturing/assembly, distribution/logistics, and consumer use

• Other materials/parts within the consumer device (i.e. battery, casing, packaging)