The Circular Supply Chain Coalition: Optimizing Circular Logistics

In an era of tariffs and shifting trade alliances, securing access to critical minerals has become a strategic priority. The Circular Supply Chain Coalition’s (CSCC) critical material hub and spoke accelerator platform, currently under development in North America (US, Mexico & Canada), The European Union, Inida and South East Asia offers a new model for recovering and reusing materials from existing products, thereby reducing waste, creating jobs, and increasing supply chain resilience. Hear how leaders are advancing circular approaches that balance economic growth, environmental stewardship, and national competitiveness, while learning best practices and capturing key learnings from the CSCC's initial pilot with partner FedEx as highlighted below:

Optimizing Circular Logistics Case Study:
Each year, 50 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are generated worldwide1. To help address this issue, Pyxera Global collaborated with FedEx to design a circular logistics model. The goal was to understand how the logistics industry can better contribute to a more sustainable future by preventing e-waste. In Phase I, Pyxera released a blueprint in July 2023 to guide the logistics industry in adopting circular practices. The report, Powering Sustainability through Circular Logistics2, emphasized the importance of and pathway ahead for the transition to a circular economy. Phase II was the e-waste collection pilot with FedEx Supply Chain (FedEx), Pyxera Global (Pyxera), Electronic Recycling Solutions (ERS), The Electronics Reuse & Recycling Alliance (TERRA), and American Battery Technology Company (ABTC). From September 2023 to January 2024, individuals and businesses in the U.S. could send broken or unused laptops and tablets to an e-waste recycling center, free of charge via FedEx. Devices that could be repaired were refurbished, while those beyond repair were dismantled to salvage valuable materials like lithium-ion batteries. Phase III published findings from the pilot and additional research, focusing on key aspects such as certifications, packaging, procedures, and the material volume necessary to ensure the success of a circular logistics program. These findings are part of a July 2025 report, Optimizing Circular Logistics: A Revisited Approach.

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