Frederik Kiel Jespersen
Frederik Kiel is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Repax, where he architects technology solutions that bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices. He focuses on building scalable infrastructure that transforms complex environmental responsibilities into actionable insights. With a commitment to better technology as a force for environmental stewardship, Frederik works at the intersection of compliance innovation and circular economy advancement.
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What is extractive waste?
Glossary
Extractive waste is leftover material from mining that needs careful management to protect the environment. Recycling and land restoration support sustainability and benefit nearby communities.
What is tungsten in electronics?
Glossary
Tungsten’s strength, heat resistance, and recyclability make it vital in electronics, helping devices last longer and supporting sustainability by reducing waste and preserving natural resources.
What is gallium in electronics?
Glossary
Gallium boosts electronics by making devices faster and more energy-efficient. Recycling it supports circular economy, securing supply and cutting environmental harm in tech industries.
What is an online marketplace (EPR obligations)?
Glossary
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) holds online marketplaces in Europe accountable for ensuring sellers comply with waste management laws, promoting recycling and sustainable product handling.
What is indium in electronics?
Glossary
Indium is key for clear, responsive screens in electronics. Recycling it saves this rare metal, reduces waste, and supports a greener, circular economy for sustainable tech.
What is an online platform? (PPWR definition)
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Online platforms under PPWR are digital services selling packaged goods, responsible for verifying producers' EPR compliance to support recycling, reduce waste, and promote circular economy goals.
What is raw material recovery?
Glossary
Raw Material Recovery saves resources by turning waste into reusable materials, cutting pollution, energy use, and mining. Recycling metals, plastics, and paper keeps materials in use longer and supports a greener planet.
What are secondary critical raw materials?
Glossary
Secondary critical raw materials come from recycling waste like old electronics, reducing mining, protecting nature, supporting circular economy, and ensuring steady supply of scarce, vital materials.
What is supply chain due diligence?
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Supply Chain Due Diligence ensures products are made responsibly by checking materials and factories to protect people, environment, and promote sustainability and circular economy values.
What is supply chain transparency?
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Supply chain transparency means openly sharing where materials come from and how products are made, helping companies and consumers choose ethical, sustainable, and eco-friendly options.
What is urban mining?
Glossary
Urban mining recovers valuable materials from city waste like electronics and buildings, reducing raw material use, pollution, and energy, supporting recycling, circular economy, and sustainability.
What is responsible sourcing?
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Responsible sourcing means choosing materials made fairly and sustainably, protecting workers and the environment, reducing waste, and supporting a circular economy for a healthier planet.