Behavioral change for the circular economy: A review with focus on electronic waste management in the EU

Parajuly, Keshav; Fitzpatrick, Colin; Muldoon, Orla T.; Kuehr, Ruediger

doi:10.1016/j.rcrx.2020.100035

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“…In Europe, second-hand electronic products are not attractive to consumers, based on the belief that this equipment is already damaged or that it will work only for a short time. Studies performed by Pérez-Belis et al [41] and Parajuly et al [38] confirmed that the main reason for not buying second-hand electronic products is because consumers associate these products with previously damage and repair, low quality, and a short lifespan. On the other hand, Pérez-Belis et al [41] confirmed that users agree to buy in second-hand markets from friends or acquaintances whereby they can personally check the electronic product's status and operation.…”

Section: Ce and Electronic Product Consumersmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…If the operation and conditions of the equipment cannot be recovered, its components and materials are used for repair or to remanufacture other products. To achieve this, a modular eco-design of the parts and components is required for the materials to be recovered; otherwise, they are incinerated or safely disposed of [35][36][37][38].…”

Section: Ce In the Electrical And Electronics Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Europe, legislation has been passed to promote the eco-design of products and the availability of repair manuals/tutorials to enable users to repair their own equipment [42]. When equipment breaks and cannot be repaired and formal repair service is very expensive, consumers prefer to store the equipment or throw it away [38]. In addition, there are also smartphone suppliers that are already performing a CE like "Shift" [43] and "Fairphone" [44].…”

Section: Ce and Electronic Product Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the Netherlands, Knot and Luiten [48] indicated that those with the highest income and level of education are more accepting of leaving an environmental deposit. In Europe, Parajuly et al [38] showed that consumers with university degrees were more readily accepting of electronic recycling laws and sharing responsibility with the producer. In Brazil, ecological contributions are collected from consumers to ensure adequate and responsible WEEE recycling or payment return once the client delivers their end-of-lifetime equipment [18].…”

Section: Ce and Electronic Product Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Circular Economy in Mexico’s Electronic and Cell Phone Industry: Recent Evidence of Consumer Behavior

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Circular Economy (CE) models are increasingly referenced in international fora and on many countries’ climate action agendas. This emphasis is associated with the international environmental and climate crisis. The case of the electronics industry remains particularly relevant, given its background in the use of CE models and its potential to enhance their use. This work focuses on consumer behavior regarding electronics products in Mexico. This is a largely under-researched topic not only in Mexico but also in Latin America. This study demonstrates that, by trying to extend the lifespan of their electronic products, consumers have awareness of product circularity. However, there is a lack of incentives to capitalize on this consumer interest, compounded by the limited participation of manufacturers and distributors. It is concluded that with a well-designed public policy, the electronics industry (including the mobile phone sector) in Mexico can move toward a CE model more rapidly. A stronger initiative for CE by design should be part of these policies, not only in Mexico but also internationally. The role of better eco-labelling in promoting consumers’ environmental awareness is essential. The lessons of this case study might be of interest to other countries as well.

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Section: Ce and Electronic Product Consumersmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Ce In the Electrical And Electronics Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ce and Electronic Product Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ce and Electronic Product Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Circular Economy in Mexico’s Electronic and Cell Phone Industry: Recent Evidence of Consumer Behavior

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“…Trade terms and laws have been developed, requiring enterprises to take responsibility for environmental protection. The European Union's (EU) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive of 2003, the eco-design requirements for energyusing products (EUP) of 2005, and the restriction of hazardous substance (RoHS) of 2006, all require enterprises to curb global warming, implement sustainable development, and pay attention to the environmental effects of life cycle of products [4][5][6][7][8]. As the corporate social responsibility (CSR) is being valued, modern enterprises should take responsibility for environmental protection and global sustainable development while striving for financial and operational performance.…”

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A Survey of Critical Success Factors in the Implementation of Reverse Logistics in Taiwan’s Optoelectronic Industry

2020

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With increasing global awareness of environmental issues, international environmental protection policies and regulations have been enacted. Many enterprises have manufactured the products or required their suppliers to meet international standards to gain business opportunities and maintain competitiveness. Hence, the green investment, reverse logistics management, control and corporate responsibilities, and increasing profit and reducing operating costs ensure that enterprises' competitive advantages are central to enterprise management. In this study, literature analysis and experts survey were adopted, and questionnaires were administered to three optoelectronic enterprises and experts, to calculate the weights of all critical success factors and thus analyze the important reasons. The study results are as follows. To establish the optoelectronic industry and introduce reverse logistics, there are five dimensions: economic cost, customer cost, environmental protection need, green need, and social responsibility. The weights of the dimensions are arranged in order: economic cost (0.363), customer cost (0.268), environmental protection need (0.163), green need (0.112), and social responsibility (0.095). In addition, there are 17 evaluation indexes.

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Circular Economy and the Development of Sustainable Products Through the Application of E‐waste

Pinheiro,

da Silva,

de Freitas

2023

Electronic Waste Management

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Behavioral change for the circular economy: A review with focus on electronic waste management in the EU

Cited by 125 publications

References 89 publications

Circular Economy in Mexico’s Electronic and Cell Phone Industry: Recent Evidence of Consumer Behavior

Circular Economy in Mexico’s Electronic and Cell Phone Industry: Recent Evidence of Consumer Behavior

A Survey of Critical Success Factors in the Implementation of Reverse Logistics in Taiwan’s Optoelectronic Industry

Circular Economy and the Development of Sustainable Products Through the Application of E‐waste

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