Independent research into the markets, companies and forces shaping the circular economy.

The Circularity Brief researches the intersection of IT asset disposition, technology, recycling and the circular economy, with a particular focus on Asia-Pacific and Japan.

We look beyond individual news stories to understand the bigger picture: how markets are developing, where capital is moving, how regulation is changing, and what these changes mean for the companies working across the technology lifecycle.

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What we research

ITAD & Technology Lifecycle
Reuse, remarketing, refurbishment, data destruction, recycling and the economics of managing technology at end of life.

APAC & Japan
Market development, infrastructure, local players, regulations and the differences between markets across the region.

M&A & Investment
Consolidation, acquisitions, partnerships, investment and the changing structure of the ITAD and recycling industries.

Regulation & Trade
E-waste regulation, cross-border movements, Basel Convention developments, import and export restrictions, and the rules shaping material flows.

Data Centres
The rapid growth of data-centre infrastructure and what happens to servers, networking equipment and other technology when it leaves service.

Materials & Recovery
E-waste, precious metals, critical materials, rare earths and the technologies being developed to recover more value from discarded equipment.

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How we approach research

The Circularity Brief is interested in what is actually happening, not simply what companies say is happening.

Research combines publicly available data, industry sources, regulatory information and practical experience from the ITAD and technology lifecycle industry.

Where the evidence is incomplete or uncertain, we will say so.