LG Electronics aims to collect 8 million tonnes of discarded home appliances globally by 2030 as part of its commitment to advancing the circular economy, the company announced on Tuesday.
Since 2006, the South Korean electronics giant has recovered 5 million tonnes of obsolete appliances worldwide through its global take-back programmes.
In conjunction with Earth Day on 22 April, LG Electronics also facilitated the collection of 2,850 kilogrammes (6,283 pounds) of disused electronic devices and household appliances from its employees, underscoring its internal sustainability efforts.
Under its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework branded “Better Life for All,” the company currently operates appliance collection and recycling programmes in 54 countries, including the United States, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria.
According to the firm, the initiative not only contributes to reducing carbon emissions but also enables the creation of a circular economy by salvaging reusable components from end-of-life electronics and reintroducing materials into the production process.
An LG Electronics spokesperson added that the company plans to incorporate approximately 600,000 tonnes of recycled plastic into its manufacturing processes between 2021 and 2030 as part of its broader sustainability targets.
–Yonhap
