India launches $120M circular electronics mission
India, along with UNDP and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has launched a $120 million program to push circularity in the electronics sector. The mission will focus on e-waste reduction, repairability, material recovery, and safer product design. The initiative directly connects design to sustainability — calling for longer product lifecycles, modular repair systems, and inclusive recycling jobs that empower informal workers. This signals a future where design education must teach environmental systems, not just aesthetic systems.
This signals a future where design education must teach environmental systems, not just aesthetic systems.