Launch of Innovative Health Initiative Project ‘MedTechLabel’
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) funded research project MedTechLabel is launched as a public-private partnership that aims to unify, standardize and harmonize Medical Devices (MD) and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) labelling. Our goal is to specify and test a framework for a unified digital labelling system for Medical Devices and IVDs. This unique public-private partnership […]
From Trash to Treasure: A New MOOC Empowers Learners to Tackle the Global E-Waste Challenge
A Growing Global Challenge As the global demand for smartphones, electric vehicles, solar panels, and other technologies continues to rise, so does the need for the materials that power them. International E-waste Day this year focuses on Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) – rare elements essential for creating these technologies and often mined in only a […]
DiliCHANCE Launches One-Stop Shop for Due Diligence in Mineral Supply Chains
Supported by IHI: With a duration of 48 months, the project has a total budget of €18,88 million; €7,74 million is funded by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI JU) under grant agreement No 101166707. The remaining €11,14 million is contributed by the consortium’s industry partners (€9,10million) as well as the associated countries partners (€2,04 million). […]
Changing Markets – The Impact of the Sustainable Recycling Industries Programme on Ghana’s E-Waste Sector
ACCRA, 5th of June 2025 – Recycling matters! Not only for industries, but for all of us. Many materials require well controlled processes to be recycled safely. Otherwise, recycling can cause serious impacts on human health and the environment. The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) launched its “Sustainable Recycling Industries” (in short: SRI) […]
Turning E-Waste into Opportunity: SRI Leaves a Lasting Legacy in South Africa
After five years of advancing sustainable e-waste management, the South Africa chapter of the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) programme has officially concluded. The closing event, held on 21 May 2025 at the Residence of Switzerland in Pretoria, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society to celebrate achievements, reflect on lessons learned, and […]
Egypt Celebrates Milestones in E-Waste Management as SRI Programme Concludes
On April 15, 2025, the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) programme in Egypt officially concluded with a final meeting in Cairo, marking the end of a ten-year journey that significantly advanced sustainable e-waste management in the country. Organized by the Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) and the Ministry of […]
ENKORE: Designing a sustainable future for the European Healthcare Sector
Supported by IHI: With a duration of 48 months, the project has a total budget of €18,88 million; €7,74 million is funded by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI JU) under grant agreement No 101166707. The remaining €11,14 million is contributed by the consortium’s industry partners (€9,10million) as well as the associated countries partners (€2,04 million). […]
Inaugural Capacity Building for the ASM sector in Zimbabwe – Fostering Responsible Lithium Extraction
Recently, the first capacity-building programme for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Zimbabwe, as part of the AfricaMaVal project, has been completed successfully. Within AfricaMaVal, a critical aspect is dedicated to driving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) enhancements throughout the raw materials value chain. Specific project activities seek to address the considerable ESG challenges inherent […]
15 Years of Transformative E-Waste Recycling Initiatives Conclude in Peru and Colombia
The closing ceremony of the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) project, hosted at the Swiss Embassy in Peru in June 2023, marked an important milestone as it concluded its operations in Peru and Colombia. This event symbolized not only the end of the project in these countries but also 15 years of cooperation between Switzerland and Peru/Colombia […]
Peruvian minister to promote the creation of a public-private group to strengthen e-waste management.
Minister of Environment Albina Ruiz highlighted the support of Swiss cooperation through 15 years of continuous collaboration. In order to strengthen the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regime in the country, the Ministry of the Environment (Minam) will promote the formation of a public-private group by the end of June this […]