Detail publikace
Roles of E-waste in a circular economy: EU-27
Fan, Y.V. Klemeš, J.J. Lee, C.T.
Anglický název
Roles of E-waste in a circular economy: EU-27
Typ
článek ve sborníku ve WoS nebo Scopus
Jazyk
en
Originální abstrakt
This study intended to overview the e-waste or waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the EU-27, including the roles in a Circular Economy. There is a strong linear correlation between WEEE and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, there is no apparent trend when referring to the GDP per capita. A country with the highest GDP per capita (Luxembourg) is not the country with the highest WEEE (Sweden). Absolute GDP and Energy consumption are suggested as the suitable independent variables in estimating the amount of WEEE. Socioeconomic factors are deemed less relevant in determining treatment share, e.g. recycling rate, in the EU-27 countries. Although reuse and recycling are generally viewed as preferable in a circular economy, in some cases, replacing a new product could lead to a lower environmental footprint, whereas customised assessment is highly suggested. Extended producer responsibility targeting waste minimisation and improved recycling/mining approaches are the keys to mitigating the impact of WEEE in the EU-27 further. © 2021 University of Split, FESB.
Anglický abstrakt
This study intended to overview the e-waste or waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the EU-27, including the roles in a Circular Economy. There is a strong linear correlation between WEEE and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, there is no apparent trend when referring to the GDP per capita. A country with the highest GDP per capita (Luxembourg) is not the country with the highest WEEE (Sweden). Absolute GDP and Energy consumption are suggested as the suitable independent variables in estimating the amount of WEEE. Socioeconomic factors are deemed less relevant in determining treatment share, e.g. recycling rate, in the EU-27 countries. Although reuse and recycling are generally viewed as preferable in a circular economy, in some cases, replacing a new product could lead to a lower environmental footprint, whereas customised assessment is highly suggested. Extended producer responsibility targeting waste minimisation and improved recycling/mining approaches are the keys to mitigating the impact of WEEE in the EU-27 further. © 2021 University of Split, FESB.
Klíčová slova anglicky
Circular economy; Correlation analysis; E-waste; Socioeconomic factors
Vydáno
08.09.2021
Nakladatel
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN
9789532901122
Kniha
2021 6th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies (SpliTech)
Strany od–do
173101–173101
Počet stran
13
BIBTEX
@inproceedings{BUT173220,
author="Yee Van {Fan} and Jiří {Klemeš},
title="Roles of E-waste in a circular economy: EU-27",
booktitle="2021 6th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies (SpliTech)",
year="2021",
month="September",
pages="173101--173101",
publisher="Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
isbn="9789532901122"
}