CEDACI
he data centre industry has grown rapidly and generates a large volume of e-waste and WEEE. The current infrastructure to deal with this waste is underdeveloped and therefore there is a real and urgent need to address this now. CEDaCI (Circular Economy for the Data Centre Industry) will develop a circular economy for the data centre industry by bringing together stakeholders from all stages of the equipment lifecycle to turn this waste into a useful resource and support the rapid growth of the data centre industry. Recycling, reuse and eco-design of IT servers are at the heart of this European INTERREG project which brings together German, English, Dutch and French partners.
Project budget: 4.3 billions
Project duration: 5 years (2018-2023)
The partners of the European project CEDaCI
The objectives of the CEDaCI project
- Extend the life of products through reuse and refurbishment,
- To increase the collection, treatment and recycling of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in the European Union and enable compliance with European regulations,
- To create jobs in North West Europe linked to the recycling, reuse and eco-design of computer servers,
- Reduce illegal exports of sectoral WEEE,
- Limit the transfer of strategic resources from e-waste to other countries,
- Ensuring secure supply and manufacturing chains of materials for the data centre industry in North West Europe.
The CEDaCI project network and project membership
The CEDaCI project network is multidisciplinary and brings together stakeholders and experts from all stages of the life cycle and sub-sectors directly and indirectly associated with the data centre industry.
Membership of the CEDaCI project network will enable you to make the best choices to develop and increase the sustainability of your business, through access to case study examples, business models and a decision making tool for purchasing more sustainable IT servers. You can also connect with CEDaCI project partners and other network members and identify business opportunities.
To join the CEDaCI network register here.