Buddies - Shweta Agarwala

Shweta Agarwala

Sustainability Researcher - Circular Materials and E-waste Technologies

Shweta's Introduction

I am a researcher in the sustainability sphere for technology, working around circular materials and e-waste technologies.

I am enthusiastic about creating awareness around these issues.

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Countries where Shweta can help you: APAC, India, Singapore and Europe.

What brought you to sustainability?

It all started with my personal journey in technology where I was dealing with toxic materials and unsustainable technologies. I decided to switch my focus to Research for Good. I now specialize in biodegradable electronics materials specifically and life cycle assessment of devices, more precisely small 3D printed devices. It is still at research level for the time being but hopefully it can be mainstream one day.

Which sustainable actions are you in charge of or have you implemented in your organisation?

Sustainability in Technology - Materials and Electronics
E-waste

Which challenges did you meet and how did you overcome them?

I was met with the challenge of adaptability and making people aware of such issues.

What are you most proud of?

My 'to-do' attitude and e-waste awareness.

What would be your top 3 pieces of advice to the Matcha Initiative users?

Spread the word
Keep talking
Engage in small and meaningful ways

In which field could you help The Matcha Initiative users as a buddy?

Sharing of Best Practices
Sharing of Experiences
Sharing of Expertise

Please describe how you could help The Matcha Initiative users as a buddy?

Provide advice.

Shweta's 3 main sustainability skills

Circular Materials / E-waste / Strategy

Shweta kindly accepts to answer your questions.

If you need additional insights, you can send her a message.

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