Uncaptured mercury lost to the environment from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in scrap metal and municipal wastes

Ryan-Fogarty, Yvonne; Baldé, Cornelis P.; Wagner, Michelle; Fitzpatrick, Colin

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106881

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“…The recovery of waste EEE has gained considerable momentum across Europe over the past 15 years and extensive studies assess it in relation to environmental burdens (Wäger et al, 2011). It is estimated that a minimum of 17.89 kg of mercury was released into the environment in 2018 due to improper management of EEE waste from demolition, renovation and home maintenance activities (Ryan‐Fogarty et al, 2023).…”

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Transition from linear to circular economy of electrical and electronic equipment: A review

2023

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Due to the increasing scarcity of resources and the exponential production of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), the transition from a linear economy (LE) to a circular economy (CE) has become crucial. This study aims to analyze the practices adopted by EEE companies in Brazil based on the ReSOLVE framework, from the perspective of transitioning to a CE. The study uses a qualitative approach, applying Integrative Literature Review (ILR) and document analysis techniques. The main findings reveal 14 practices related to CE from ILR and 11 from document analysis, suggesting that a transition from LE to CE in the EEE production chain is possible. The ReSOLVE framework can provide EEE manufacturers with opportunities to create and deliver value by improving reduction, reuse, repair, refurbishment, and recycling activities. Additionally, it can help extend their circular offerings through product‐service‐systems, optimizing value capture from a one‐time sale of EEE products to regular revenue streams, while reducing costs associated with raw materials, energy inputs, and waste management. Overall, this study contributes to advancing CE actions within the EEE sector and highlights their potential for transferability to other economic sectors.

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Transition from linear to circular economy of electrical and electronic equipment: A review

2023

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“…This is evident as e-waste has an abundance of diverse compounds, presenting opportunities in terms of materials and product reutilizations; however, concurrently, challenges and risks are associated with it in terms of possible contaminations and harmful contents. Furthermore, in terms of e-waste, there is a clear composition differentiation regarding other forms of waste, like industrial or municipal wastes, containing valuable and toxic materials, which have severe and detrimental effects on the environment and humans if not properly taken care of [4][5][6].…”

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Exploring Industry-Specific Research Themes on E-Waste: A Literature Review

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The usance of electric and electronic products has become commonplace across the globe. The growing number of customers and the demand for these products are resulting in the manufacturing of new electrical and electronic products into the market, which is ultimately generating a plethora of e-waste. The notion of a circular economy (CE) is attracting more researchers to work in the growing field of e-waste management. Considering e-waste as a prominent menace, the objective of this study was to undertake a comprehensive review of the literature by analyzing the research articles published in the MDPI Sustainability journal pertaining to the topic of e-waste in the context of operations and supply chain management (OSCM). This study was addressed via three research questions. A total of 87 selected papers from 2014 to 2023 were analyzed, reviewed, and categorized after data were collected from Web of Science (WOS) and Scopus academic databases with articles only published in the MDPI Sustainability journal. This entails identifying prominent research themes, publication trends, research evolution, research clusters, and industries related to e-waste through descriptive analysis. The field of study and methods employed were analyzed by means of content analysis by delving into the main body of the published articles. Further, four major research themes and clusters were identified: (1) closed-loop supply chains; (2) e-waste; (3) sustainable development; and (4) waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Consequently, this review can be a foundation for subsequent scholarly pursuits toward e-waste management and fresh lines of inquiry for the journal. Finally, in the conclusion section, some future research guidelines are also provided.

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An alternative classification approach for waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) recovery in low-income countries: case study in Burkina Faso

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Sossou,

Zorom

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Uncaptured mercury lost to the environment from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in scrap metal and municipal wastes

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Transition from linear to circular economy of electrical and electronic equipment: A review

Transition from linear to circular economy of electrical and electronic equipment: A review

Exploring Industry-Specific Research Themes on E-Waste: A Literature Review

An alternative classification approach for waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) recovery in low-income countries: case study in Burkina Faso

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