An analysis of some environmental consequences of European electrical and electronic waste regulation

Barba-Gutiérrez, Y.; Adenso‐Díaz, Belarmino; Hopp, M.

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2007.06.002

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“…the final environmental benefit-impact balance is not always positive. It must be also stressed out that any environmental benefit from recycling vanishes when the waste to be recycled is transported to great distance due to the adverse environmental impact of the energy consumed for its transportation [26], while, recycling, in any case, has smaller ecological footprint than e-waste dumping and burning [9].…”

Section: Environmental Pollution Caused By E-waste Disposal and Recycmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-waste: Environmental Problems and Current Management

Gaidajis¹,

Angelakoglou²,

Aktsoglou³

2010

JESTR

139

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In this paper the environmental problems related with the discarded electronic appliances, known as e-waste, are reviewed. Moreover, the current and the future production of e-waste, the potential environmental problems associated with their disposal and management practices are discussed whereas the existing e-waste management schemes in Greece and other countries (Japan, Switzerland) are also quoted.

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Section: Environmental Pollution Caused By E-waste Disposal and Recycmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-waste: Environmental Problems and Current Management

Gaidajis¹,

Angelakoglou²,

Aktsoglou³

2010

JESTR

139

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“…The data indicates that the variation depends on the quality of the source material and the metallurgical process used. In addition, studies have shown that transport is a key factor in secondary Cu production in terms of CF, and, depending on the transport distance of the raw materials, recycling may not be as environmental friendly as expected [32].…”

Section: Coppermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…on the transport distance of the raw materials, recycling may not be as environmental friendly as expected [32]. Grimmes et al [33] showed that the CF of processing low grade scrap was approximately three times higher than that of high grade scrap.…”

Section: Coppermentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of the Carbon Footprint of Cu and Zn Production from Primary and Secondary Sources

et al. 2017

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Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) with their unique properties are central for economic growth, quality of life, and the creation of new jobs. The base-metal producing sector is, however, under growing public pressure in respect to energy and water requirements and needs to meet several challenges, including increased demand and lower ore grades, which are generally associated with larger resource use. The development of technologies for metal production from secondary sources is often motivated by increased sustainability, and this paper aims to provide further insights about one specific aspect of sustainability-namely, climate change. The paper presents a review of carbon footprints (CF) for Cu and Zn produced from primary and secondary raw materials by analyzing data taken from scientific literature and the Ecoinvent database. Comparisons are carried out based on the source of data selected as a reference case. The data available in the literature indicate that secondary production of Cu and Zn has the potential to be more beneficial compared to primary production regarding the impact on climate change. However, the technologies used today for the production of both metals from secondary sources are still immature, and more research on this topic is needed. The general variation of data suggests that the standardization of a comparison is needed when assessing the environmental benefits of production in line with the principles of waste valorization, the zero waste approach, and circular economy.

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“…However, once the recycling processes have inherent losses, even a recycling scenario is associated with a landfill or incineration scenario. The transport during the end of life stage is many times not considered or the distances are estimated and not necessarily in accordance with the reality [12].…”

Section: Life Cycle Assessment Of Weeementioning

confidence: 99%

What are the environmental benefits of increasing the WEEE treatment in France?

Arduin¹,

Charbuillet²,

Berthoud³

et al. 2016

2016 Electronics Goes Green 2016+ (EGG)

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is an open access repository that collects the work of Arts et Métiers ParisTech researchers and makes it freely available over the web where possible. AbstractIn France is estimated a generation of about 17 and 23 kg per year of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) per inhabitant, however, in 2014, the return rate for household WEEE hardly reaches 38% of the total market input. The French regulation targets a higher collection rate for the next years: 45% between 2016 and 2019, and 65% after 2019. Besides complying with the regulations, improving WEEE treatment represents an environmental and economic opportunity. The aim of this work was to quantify the benefits of improving the treatment of WEEE in France by the life cycle assessment methodology. A mobile phone charger was selected as a case study, and three scenarios were assessed based on the actual collection rate and the future recycling targets. The optimization of the reverse logistic and the transition to renewable energies are crucial points to reduce the environmental impacts of the recycling channel.

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An analysis of some environmental consequences of European electrical and electronic waste regulation

Cited by 151 publications

References 17 publications

E-waste: Environmental Problems and Current Management

E-waste: Environmental Problems and Current Management

A Review of the Carbon Footprint of Cu and Zn Production from Primary and Secondary Sources

What are the environmental benefits of increasing the WEEE treatment in France?

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