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How Hardware Startups Can Turn E-Waste Into Revenue
Lucas and Luna explore a rising trend among hardware startups: using e-waste recycling as a strategic revenue stream rather than a compliance cost. They dive into the story of a startup called Circular Devices, which retrofits old smartphones into IoT sensors, selling them to logistics companies at a 40% margin. The hosts break down the economics, the certification hurdles, and why this model is particularly viable for early-stage hardware companies in 2026 — especially with the EU's new repairability mandates. They also discuss how startups can source e-waste through corporate take-back…
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