Josh Lepawsky

Josh Lepawsky is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research focuses on intersections of geography, technology, and waste, particularly examining global flows of electronic discards and their socio-environmental implications.

• BA in Geography, University of British Columbia (1996)
• MA in Geography, Queen’s University (1999)
• PhD in Geography, University of Kentucky (2005)

Lepawsky’s work explores:

• Geographies of electronic waste production, consumption, and disposal
• Sustainable communities and repair practices in the Global South
• Technology and society interactions in the Information Age
• Case studies in Malaysia, Peru, and Southeast Asia
• Discard studies as a critical framework
• Material flows in global supply chains

His recent publications emphasize e-waste governance, climate change impacts on resource security, and grassroots repair economies. Articles analyze chemical discardscapes, conservation value of independent repair systems, and power dynamics in waste management. He maintains an active research agenda visible through his website: electronicplanet.xyz.