Panel discussion - Circular economy and tech: anti consumerism, or a sustainable solution?
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:40 PM to 4:25 PM · 45 min. (Europe/Paris)
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Panel discussion:
- Is the Circular Electronics Initiative ambitious enough to achieve full circularity in the ICT sector?
- What products should be prioritized when it comes to establishing a right to repair for consumers? Are certain areas off-limits or more difficult to accommodate implementation?
- To what extent could digital product passports complement this initiative, and what other legislative options do policymakers have of to achieve circularity?
Speakers

Virginijus Sinkevičius
EU commissioner for environment, oceans and fisheriesEuropean Commissioner
Chloé Mikolajczak
campaignerRight to Repair Europe
Gilles Morel
EMEA president and executive vice presidentWhirlpool Corporation
Master of Ceremony: Jan Cienski
senior policy editorPOLITICO
Delara Burkhardt
MEP (S&D, Germany)European Parliament