Sustainability

Electronics are everywhere. From consumer devices to industrial equipment, printed circuit boards (PCBs) form the core of modern technology. As demand for electronics grows, so does their environmental impact. Designers face a new challenge: creating functional, efficient PCBs while reducing environmental harm. Sustainable PCB design goes beyond recycling or reducing waste. It considers the full

By Mick Elliott, Contributing Editor, Electronic Specifier If the current government sticks to its policies, renewable energy, and specifically onshore and offshore wind energy are set for rapid growth. Up to 13 major offshore wind projects were recently unlocked as the government announced measures to accelerate the construction of offshore infrastructure. The consenting process is

On June 11-12th, 2025, Waldom Electronics joined global sustainability leaders at the E-Waste World Expo in Frankfurt – a gathering focused on building more circular, responsible, and transparent electronics systems. As the event unfolded, one thing became clear: the electronic components industry still isn’t fully part of the mainstream circularity conversation. As the only representative

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to be a priority for many industries. Nearly all S&P 500 companies in the US are required to release ESG reports, for example, and the majority of consumers believe that large companies should actively shape ESG best practices. In response, more organisations are prioritising and assessing their environmental impacts