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The E-Waste Column no. 221
Today, we are looking at a few examples from around the world of how datacenters can be drivers for deforestation.
Christine Nikander
3 days ago3 min read


International E-Waste Day 2026
It’s International E-Waste Day 2026 today, so we are having a look at FastTech!
Christine Nikander
Oct 143 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 220
Today, we are looking at the Global Electronics Management (GEM) program, which was formally launched on 7 October 2026.
Christine Nikander
Oct 142 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 219
Today, we are looking at alternatives to poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substance (PFAS) use in datacenter cooling systems.
Christine Nikander
Oct 72 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 218
Today, we are looking at the growing production of poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) to meet the needs of datacenters.
Christine Nikander
Sep 303 min read


Call for suggestions for “100 People & Organizations in Circularity to Follow in 2026”
Make a suggestion for Christine Nikander's list featuring 100 people and organizations in circularity to follow in 2026.
Christine Nikander
Sep 242 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 217
Today, we are looking at planned new datacenters in Finland, with a particular focus on Google’s recent €13 billion investment.
Christine Nikander
Sep 233 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 216
Today, we are looking at planned new mining in the Nordics, with a particular focus on the Sakatti mining project in Finland.
Christine Nikander
Sep 162 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 215
Today, we are looking at a dispute arising in Sweden around the expansion of an iron ore mine on Sámi land.
Christine Nikander
Sep 92 min read


Redesigning Europe
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our founder shares what she thinks the European Commission could put more emphasis on in its raw materials and circularity policies.
Christine Nikander
Sep 82 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 214
In today’s column, we are looking at a few concrete examples of how illegal mining is driving deforestation and social issues.
Christine Nikander
Sep 23 min read


Founders come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our founder explores what she believes needs to change in the representation of (female) founders.
Christine Nikander
Sep 13 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 213
Today, we are taking a closer look at the role deep-sea mining plays for economic development and security.
Christine Nikander
Aug 263 min read


Storytelling as Resistance
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our founder explains how storytelling can be an act of resistance and why she thinks this is so important in the age of AI.
Christine Nikander
Aug 253 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 212
Today, we are taking a look at the role the EU plays in the future of deep-sea mining.
Christine Nikander
Aug 193 min read


No More Poster Children
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our founder shares why she wanted to build her "own table" with The E-Waste Column.
Christine Nikander
Aug 183 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 211
Today, we are looking at the future of deep-sea mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone within the Pacific Ocean.
Christine Nikander
Aug 123 min read


New York Brainchild
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our founder shares how The E-Waste Column was born out of her time living in New York and studying at Columbia University.
Christine Nikander
Aug 112 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 210
Today, we are looking at the outcomes of the 31st Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
Christine Nikander
Aug 53 min read


Male Gate-Openers
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our female founder shares what role that men have had on The E-Waste Column and her career to date.
Christine Nikander
Aug 43 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 209
Following from yesterday’s column, we are looking at the role the Dutch, Swiss, and Canadian governments may play in the planned deep-sea mining in American Samoa.
Christine Nikander
Jul 303 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 208
Today, we are looking at the planned deep-sea mining in American Samoa.
Christine Nikander
Jul 293 min read


The Flash Flood That Changed Everything
As a part of our #ImpactTestimonials campaign, our founder shares the story of the first flash flood she witnessed and how that has shaped her work on The E-Waste Column.
Christine Nikander
Jul 283 min read


The E-Waste Column no. 207
Today, we are looking at the UN’s AI for Good platform and summit, as well as the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
Christine Nikander
Jul 223 min read
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