Case Study The modern world has a big electronics habit and it’s getting bigger all the time. Electronic devices keep us connected and on the go, but when they break or become obsolete—which is often very quickly—they frequently end up in the trash. Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a problem not only because of the volume of material that is being discarded, but also because some components can cause serious pollution. Now, Sinctronics, a Brazilian company founded by Flex, is pioneering circular manufacturing processes that are making the information technology industry greener and more sustainable. A Mountain of Waste While today’s electronic devices are often very small, the mountain of waste they have caused is enormous. During 2014 alone, nearly 42 million tons of e-waste w

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