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News / August 2, 2023

Labour shortages delay TSMC US chip fab opening

The Arizona chip factory of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is experiencing considerable delays and is now expected to be operational by 2025. TSMC is a leading supplier of AI chips, and the delay comes right…

News / August 1, 2023

Rising EV sales and consumer electronics fuel battery chemicals market

The soaring record sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics have driven the growth of Battery Chemicals Market. Lithium, cobalt, nickel and other essential elements continue to be the driving force behind the exponential…

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News / July 30, 2023

EU votes for ecodesign rules to accelerate the development of sustainable products

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) has become a landmark legislation with a broadening the scope of ecodesign to more comprehensive environmental indicators and additional sectors, according to the latest piece from an international…

News / July 27, 2023

Workers in PH continue to face attacks under Marcos, Jr. administration

On Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), labour rights group, Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) slammed the government’s neglect of the woes of the workers and the people, amidst…

News / July 10, 2023

Congratulations to CTL nomination for the Computable Awards 2023!

The GoodElectronics Network would like to congratulate its member, Closing the Loop, for being nominated to the Computable Awards 2023. CTL’s work focuses on helping tech users and sellers across the globe to take a…

News / July 3, 2023

Banning “forever” chemicals become more challenging with “regrettable substitutions” – experts

Toxic industrial chemicals and wastes flow through the world of manufacturing and production, including the electronics industry. These post a wide range of health and environmental concerns especially in developing countries where most of the…

News / June 22, 2023

Between a mineral and a hard place Indonesia’s export ban on raw minerals

This TNI article examines the challenges faced by resource-rich countries like Indonesia, which possess crucial raw materials for low-carbon technologies. It highlights the delicate balancing act between capital accumulation, social legitimacy, and trade policies, especially in the…

News / June 22, 2023

Apple illegally interrogated staff about union, judge rules

The electronics industry, including Apple, has a history of resisting unions, influenced by the opposition of major US companies. However,  unions scored an important victory when a US labor board judge ruled against Apple, ordering…

News / June 22, 2023

The dirty practices of a Zug-based mining group in Borneo

The increased extraction of nickel in Indonesia, essential for electric batteries, presents a paradoxical situation where the country’s carbon footprint rises due to the reliance on coal-fired smelters for industrial processes, despite being strategically positioned…

News / June 22, 2023

Supply Chain Screening Forced Labour at Battery and Electric Bus Manufacturers in China

This study funded by ETI Sweden and its members investigated state-sanctioned forced labor in battery and electric bus manufacturers in China. BYD, CATL, Durapower, LG Chem, Panasonic, Samsung SDI, SK Innovation, and Yutong were included…

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