What is CE-RISE?

The Circular Economy Resource Information System (CE-RISE) is a EU-funded project aiming to optimise raw material reuse and recovery in electronic products. CE-RISE will develop and pilot an integrated framework and an ensuing resource information system to identify optimal solutions for the effective reuse, recovery, and/or recycling of materials through blockchain technology to explore the applicability of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) to five electronic items. 

CE-RISE Webinar: Data Sharing for Circular Transition in Healthcare

Join us for a joint webinar between the Circular Economy Resource Information System (CE-RISE) and Digital Health in the Circular Economy (DiCE) projects to explore how Digital Product Passport (DPP) can support the circular transition in healthcare. As the healthcare sector faces unique challenges due to stringent regulations and the need to ensure patient safety, this session will focus on designing an ideal information-sharing system for digital health devices.

We will discuss how data sharing can enhance circularity and improve value chains, with insights from real-life case studies and sector experts.

Successful Clustering Event by CE-RISE and CircThread Projects

Partners from four different EU funded projects aiming to develop solutions for digital product passports (DPP) and over 30 participants gathered in Brussels on 1 October to discuss how we can make circular economy strategies the norm and the not exception.

The event, moderated by Pascal Leroy from the WEEE Forum provided an insight into the results of CE-RISE, CircThread, CIRPASS, DiCiM to date.

Mapping DPP Knowledge Gap and Stakeholder Needs

CE-RISE Deliverable

Discover the results of the stakeholders’ consultation carried out in the first year of the CE-RISE project as part of task 1.1, including a mapping of key projects and initiatives working with Digital Product Passport (DPP) and the outcomes of several surveys and interviews carried out with:

• representatives of DPP projects and initiatives,

• industry representatives – including producers and manufacturers, component suppliers, retailers, prepare for reuse and repair organisations, EEE remanufacturers and refurbishes, and WEEE pre-processors (from now on, referred as e-waste recyclers), 

• consumers and customers.

Standardisation and Harmonisation of RE and SEE Criteria

CE-RISE Deliverable

In Europe, legislations like the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), the Ecodesign Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Critical Raw Material Act (CRM act) imply a need for the assessment of product properties that fall under the categories of circularity and sustainability.

Following this development different stakeholders have developed a steadily growing number of assessment methodologies and tools. This results for the CE-RISE project in the need to:

• Systematically map existing and upcoming methodologies for these assessments.
• Analyse and harmonise these methodologies to make them comparable.
• Identify product properties that are (potentially) relevant for circularity and sustainability assessment.

These objectives were allocated by the CE-RISE project to Task 1.2. In the context of this task legislations, standards, certificates and product labels relevant for the assessment of product’s circularity and sustainability assessment were systematically mapped. The results, key findings and conclusions of this process are documented in this report.

Development of Dataset for Assessing SEE Impacts

CE-RISE Deliverable

Discover this overview of available open-access data that can be used to develop a framework for calculating the socio-economic and environmental (SEE) impacts of electronic products within the scope of the Circular Economy Resource Information System (CE-RISE) project. CE-RISE uses the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) frameworks to assess environmental impacts. PEF evaluates environmental impacts throughout a product's life cycle, from material extraction to disposal, using specific information like materials and processes.

System Architecture of the CE-RISE Information System

CE-RISE Deliverable

Learn more of the IT architecture of the CE-RISE information System, serving as a guideline for developers and providing various stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the system’s functionality and design. The architecture supports secure access and data privacy, effective integration of external information, and advanced data processing to generate novel added-value information. The development process, which spans until December 2026, will continually update the system based on inputs from industry partners and scientific collaborators.

Introducing the Green Public Criteria to Extend Lifetime of ICT

Brought to you by Katja Zajko from RECOSI Refresh IT 

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and an increasing focus on sustainability, refurbished Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment has emerged as a compelling alternative to new devices. These repurposed devices provide substantial advantages, ranging from cost reductions and environmental preservation to promoting a more inclusive digital environment. The future of the refurbished ICT market looks promising, and one of the key factors likely to drive its growth is government regulations and policies, which are expected to support the market’s expansion. A notable initiative in this context is the European Union Green Public Procurement (EU GPP) criteria, which aims to extend the lifetime of ICT equipment through sustainable procurement practices. 

In March 2021, the EU has introduced new EU GPP criteria for computers, monitors, tablets and smartphones to encourage sustainable purchasing practices among public organisations. These criteria aim to extend the lifespan of ICT devices in the public sector, reduce e-waste, and promote the circular economy. This approach not only supports environmental sustainability but also encourages market transformation toward greener products. The GPP Criteria suggest that this should be requested by a separate procurement route from the one used for brand new products. Quality control procedures and a minimum warranty or service requirement can ensure the minimum quality of the equipment delivered as part of the contract.

From Policy to Practice: Implementing Digital Product Passports to Advance Circularity

Brought to you by Michelle Wagner, Lucía Herreras Martínez and Pascal Leroy from the WEEE Forum

The European Union (EU) has long been at the forefront of environmental policy, particularly in addressing the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste). The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, first introduced in 2002 and subsequently recast, is central to these efforts. It sets targets for the collection, recycling, and recovery of e-waste, mandating that producers take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products. As technology continues to advance rapidly, the need for effective e-waste management has become increasingly urgent and one of the pillars for improving circularity. The EU has been developing innovative policies combining digital technologies with regulatory frameworks to create a more sustainable and circular economy for electronic products. 

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This project is funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. The contents of this newsletter only reflect the views of the project.