Impacts of Covid-19 on e-waste
It seems reasonable that the lockdowns during 2020 would increase the needs and sale of gadgets and other electronic devices for working and staying at home. However, a report that is currently published shows a…
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The “extractivism” and transition minerals
he idea that human rights and ecosystems can be sacrificed to mining in the name of “solving” climate change, while at the same time mining companies profit from an unjust, arbitrary, and volatile transition is…
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Mining is wreaking havoc – better recovery of battery metals will help
The EU’s proposed new standards for sustainable batteries are an opportunity to move away from destructive mining. The right policy measures can make the system more circular and avoid the mistakes of the past, write…
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Seven Apple suppliers linked to alleged Uyghur forced labour
A newly published investigation by The Information found that Apple’s suppliers allegedly use forced labour in the production. Working with two human rights group, The information have found seven companies supplying device components, coatings, and…
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The lithium triangle of South America
Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia make up South America’s “lithium triangle” and together hold more than 75% of the world’s lithium reserves beneath their salt flats. With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries, Chile plays an…
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The lack of progress of Malaysia’s labour law reform
The parliamentarian crossing over in February 2020 resulted in the new Perikatan Nasional (National Alliance) government. Since then, the Malaysian trade union community has become frustrated with the lack of progress of labor law reform….
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DRC unions confront challenges of supply chain due diligence
The virtual OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains on 27-28 April brought together representatives from government, business, and civil society, including trade unions, providing insights into the complexities of the supply chains ecosystems and…
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Mobile Social Congress
Mobile Social Congress is an annual event organized by SETEM Catalonia. This year, the MSC took the theme of “Without Signal, Post Covid-19 impact on the electronics industry.” The event has two forms: online panel…
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May Day in different parts of the world
May 1 is celebrated as International Labor Day. Workers and other groups of people in many countries celebrate May Day by workers by taking down the streets, holding up banners of demand. This year is…
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Indonesia aspires to be the EV battery production hub without environmental impact management
Indonesia is one of the biggest nickel global producers. The country reserves at least 25% of the world’s nickel resources. Indonesia is also rich in cobalt and copper, two other minerals for EV battery production….