Recycling equipment – GCC Guidelines

GCCPartnershipGuidebook The DigitalCooperation Organization (DCO) is an enabler for a sustainable digital economyfor its Member States, including KSA, by supporting responsible E-Waste Management and DCO Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) are also centered to foster an inclusive, human-centric, and sustainable digital economy using digitaltechnologies and entrepreneurs by giving them the access, skills to benefit frominternet and digital technologies The Kingdomof Saudi Arabia, a DCO Member State, is working to advance sustainabledevelopment through various initiatives, including the E-waste Management Initiatives Launched theYour Device‘‘ initiative to encourage the public sector,businesses and individuals torecycle electronic devices to promote social responsibility,and support a circular economy through responsible device CST’s Initiative‘‘Recycle Your Device‘‘ CST and the DCOpartnered to raise awareness, foster strategic policy dialogue andstrengthen cross-sector collaboration on e-waste management to support sustainable digitalecosystems electronic devices across sectors E-wasteis both a challenge and an opportunity: growing volumes strain collection systems, yetvast economic value remains untapped E-Waste Growth and Environmental Impact VOLUMES OF GLOBAL E-WASTE GENERATION, COLLECTIONAND RECYCLING[2010-2030] each year, leaving a$91billionopportunity untapped. Challenges in E-Waste Management Lack of e-waste specific legislationand/or challenges withenforcement. LowConsumerAwareness. Limited e-wastecollection, treatmentand recyclinginfrastructure. Fragmented Value Chain,withunregulatedinformal sector involvement. e-waste. lack of e-wastetracking system. qualityrecycling infrastructure. DCO E-Waste Management FrameworkKey Components: A Real-World Use Case: “Recycle Your Device” & the DCO E-WasteManagement Framework “Recycle Your Device”is an initiative designed to encourage governments,businesses, and individuals to recycle their electronic devices. Atthe national level,the Communications,Space and TechnologyCommission (CST), in cooperation with the Ministry of Communicationsand Information Technology (MCIT), MWAN, and private sector partners, Member States, particularly in the GCC, to adapt and replicate the “RecycleYourDevice”campaign internationally,aligning with national e-wastepriorities. 1Raise awareness among individuals, institutions, and governments abouttheimportanceofrecyclingelectronicdevicesandadvancingsustainability. to build a broad national and cross-border recycling movement. What is Recycle Your Device ? emissions. that support digitalinclusion and bridge thedigital divide. Recycle Your Device Initiative: Achievements and Impact To expand this impact and lesson learned have been gained on theprevious years we developed this guidebookTo expand this impact and lesson learned have been gained on theprevious years we developed this guidebook Why theGuidebook MattersStrategic DirectionWhy theGuidebook Matters Scope of theGuidebook This guide focuses onreplicating the “RecycleYour Device” initiative,offering stakeholdersclear steps, tools, and bestpractices to plan, launch, to Guide Global, Regional and National E-WasteEfforts for practical implementation of recycling initiatives to ensure consistent and replicable e-wastemanagement approaches governments, businesses, and society This guide is targeted to support a national level implementation ofdevice recycling Objectivesof the Guidebook Equip stakeholders with apractical guide to initiate andimplement effective e-waste level alignment on sustainablee-waste management practices collaboration to scale nationaland cross-border electronicdevices recycling efforts. Step 1: Assessment1.1Mapping the E-Waste Landscape To develop an effective recyclingprogram, it’s essential tounderstand the national landscape: Regulators responsible for e-waste: Regulators:Identify all relevant public entities (e.g.,ICT regulators, environmentalministries, waste management companies, e-waste logisticsproviders, and retailers. Eg.DHL, STC, Jahez, Zain, Mobily, SMSA:Delivery and Engage with technicaluniversities and sustainabilityNGOs 1.2Methodology Targeted DeviceCategories: small IT devices, such as mobilephones, landline telephones,computers, modems, andprinters, were chosen for their target groups,including individualsand businesses,prioritized focus areas Methods:Surveys and focus groups to understand user Use of digital platforms (e.g., national portals) Geospatial mapping to identify underserved Pillar 2: Planning and governance2.1design the process Drop-off points at retail stores, government Device handlingoptions: buildings, and telecom centers.Scheduled home pick-up services. Develop or localize a unified mobile/webportal for all services. delivery partners (Eg. Jahez,SMSA) Include features such as real-time tracking,incentive management, and educational A national portal was developed u