How to design and manage WEEE systems: a multi-level analysis

Elia, Valerio; Gnoni, Maria Grazia

doi:10.1504/ijewm.2015.069165

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“…If so, the equipment is returned to delivery at CEDIR which again starts the process of receiving and sorting. Till October, 2011, 30 USP units and 52 social projects received equipment from CEDIR to be reused what has a positive impact on the social dimension Elia and Gnoni (2015). The reuse of equipment is a very important issue once it can be more emphasized and planned in the university and in society, involving all the stakeholders Khan et al (2015), Beynaghi et al (2014).…”

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“…Regarding the increasing e-waste production, Brazil stands out among the top three in the group of emerging countries, with 0.5 kg/per capita per year according to the United Nations (Unep – United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations University, 2009). Elia and Gnoni (2015) propose a state of the art analysis about the literature produced in the theme WEEE management and emphasize the lack of prevention and of an integrated waste management. The authors state that more research is necessary in the social dimension and in the integration of environmental with economic dimension of the problem.…”

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Disposal and reuse of the information technology waste: a case study in a Brazilian university

Alves

Farina

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that define the management practices of a center of electrical and electronic waste and of reuse of equipment aiming to contribute to the sustainable development. It is known that the effort to achieve the green IT, including recycling and sustainable disposability of equipment does not follow the same pace as industry production. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on the existing sustainable development, on the computer equipment and its composition and in the disposal of electronic waste as literature of orientation. The center for disposal and reuse of the information technology waste from a Brazilian university was approached by the methodology of qualitative case study. Findings The research revealed some findings related to the concepts of integrated waste management, product life cycle assessment, stakeholder involvement and inventory and information system of electrical and electronic equipment. Research limitations/implications The research involved the analysis of documents and the website of the center and the technician responsible for the center was interviewed. The results can contribute as a benchmark for other universities and organizations who intend to create or implement a center for collection and recycling of computer equipment. Practical/implications The paper shows the importance of communication and relationship between the center and the units of the university and with the stakeholders related to the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management. Originality/value The study has its focus on a more comprehensive WEEE approach that shows insights that can be used or adapted to any university or even companies.

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Disposal and reuse of the information technology waste: a case study in a Brazilian university

Alves

Farina

2018

EBR

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“…A different legislative approach is applied in the US, where there is a lack of a common federal legislation about e-waste management: each state has defined its own system with specific targets and organizations [12][13]. One attempt towards a unified approach has been introduced in 2011 with the so-called 'National Strategy on Electronics Stewardship' [14]: it aims to point out federal actions to improve the design of electronic products and enhance management of used or discarded electronics [15]. Although a common legislative standard could not be outlined worldwide, WEEE management systems applied have common features as well as differences based on the specific legislative approach.…”

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“…The adoption proposed in the US focuses mainly on the design phase: several incentives and specific programs are developed for supporting manufacturers in designing greener electronic products: the aim is to prevent and reduce these waste flows. Prevention usually represents the most efficient policy to reduce environmental and social impacts arising from wastes: the two options, mostly adopted for WEEE are eco-design strategies and increasing product lifespan [15]. One example belonging to the first category is the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT), defining performance criteria for designing greener electronic products.…”

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E-waste Management as a Global Challenge (Introductory Chapter)

Mihai

Gnoni

2016

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment management (E-waste or WEEE) is acrucial issue in the solid waste management sector with globalinterconnections between well-developed, transitional and developingcountries. Consumption society and addiction to technology dictate thedaily life in high and middle-income countries where population consumeslarge amounts of EEE products (electrical and electronic equipment) whichsooner become e-waste. This fraction is a fast-growing waste stream whichneeds special treatment and management due to the toxic potential of publichealth and the environment. On the other hand, the e-wastecontains valuable materials which may be recovered (precious metals, Cu)reused and recycled (metals, plastics) by various industries mitigating theconsumption of natural resources.

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“…Waste from electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of the most critical waste flows, with an annual growth rate of 4–5% due to planned obsolescence of electronic products and drastic reduction of their prices on the market (Baldé et al, 2015). While the hazardous materials contained in some items require specific treatments to avoid damage to the environment and human health, the precious metals and materials contained therein can be recovered to be used in new products, thus making WEEE management an environmental issue as well as a potential source of revenue (Elia and Gnoni, 2015; Pérez-Belis et al, 2015). The European directive on WEEE management of 2012 introduced new collection targets and methods that increase the need for efficient and effective reverse logistic systems.…”

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Designing a sustainable dynamic collection service for WEEE: an economic and environmental analysis through simulation

2019

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The integration of economic and environmental objectives is crucial in the waste collection sector, especially for flows characterized by a high economic value like waste from electric and electronic equipment (WEEE). WEEE needs a complex and flexible reverse logistics system to face high uncertainty and variability of waste flows, while keeping a high efficiency. A few efforts in the literature have focused on planning an efficient collection service on a local scale. In this paper, a simulation-based methodology is adopted to compare different alternatives for a WEEE collection service in Italy. A dynamic collection scheme (i.e. with variable collection frequencies based on the actual level of waste flow) is simulated in two different logistics configurations, i.e. one based on direct connection and one based on an “hub-and-spoke” network. The impact of adopting electric vehicles is also evaluated. Alternatives are compared through economic and environmental key performance indicators to assess the level of sustainability. Results show the advantages of a “hub-and-spoke” configuration with the use of electric vehicles.

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How to design and manage WEEE systems: a multi-level analysis

Cited by 14 publications

References 135 publications

Disposal and reuse of the information technology waste: a case study in a Brazilian university

Disposal and reuse of the information technology waste: a case study in a Brazilian university

E-waste Management as a Global Challenge (Introductory Chapter)

Designing a sustainable dynamic collection service for WEEE: an economic and environmental analysis through simulation

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