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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant for projects that will host an electronics collection site or event, or series of collection sites or events, in 2022 or the beginning of 2023.  “Protecting our precious natural resources and world-class outdoor spaces is key to protecting our way of life here in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “And as electronics have become an everyday part of our lives, we have to ensure every community has ways to recycle them and reduce their waste. That’s why I’m proud to have signed Act 79 into law, which will provide resources to local communities, Tribal Nations, businesses, and nonprofits so they can collect electronics waste and keep their environments safe and clean for kids and families to enjoy for generations.”
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As an industry, we are beginning to understand that the sourcing of sustainable materials and traceability go hand in hand. Without traceability, you cannot truly advance sustainability, and in turn, create a more circular economy. Take food as an example. You can walk into any supermarket and buy a product labelled to show it has been produced ethically and sustainably. If you really wanted, you could even call the manufacturer. This is highly beneficial to both producer and consumer, with the producer able to prove their sustainable credentials to those consumers seeking sustainable products.