The Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) Initiative emerged in 2004 as an independent, multi-stakeholder platform for designing strategies that address all dimensions of electronics in an increasingly digitized world. StEP applies an integrated, science-rooted approach to create salient solutions to global e-waste challenges along the entire electronics life cycle.In this respect StEP addresses especially UN Sustainable Development Goals 12 "Responsible Consumption and Production".StEP facilitates research, analysis and dialogue among more than 55 members drawn from business, international organizations, governments, NGO's and academic institutions around the world.The StEP Initiative's Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany and is at present hosted by the United Nations University – Vice Rectorate in Europe, Sustainable Cycles (SCYCLE) Programme.