StEP

The increasing amount of electronic waste (e-waste) is a graving burden on the environment. As an answer to this problem UN organizations, co-ordinated in the UNU, have created StEP (= Solving the E-waste Problem).

The five principles of StEP:

• StEP's work is founded on scientific assessments and incorporates a comprehensive view of the social, environmental and economic aspects of e-waste.
• StEP conducts research on the entire life-cycle of electronic and electrical equipment and their corresponding global supply, process and material flows.
• StEP's research and pilot projects are meant to contribute to the solution of e-waste problems.
• StEP condemns all illegal activities related to e-waste including illegal shipments and reuse/ recycling practices that are harmful to the environment and human health.
• StEP seeks to foster safe and eco/energy-efficient reuse and recycling practices around the globe in a socially responsible manner.

Flection participates actively in this UN initiative within the Taskforce Re-use.
The activities mainly consist of facilitating of and participating in studies and projects.

Flection Group joined StEP since this is the platform & knowledgebase for best practices, ideas and future developments concerning ICT recycling and re-use

Visit the StEP website