Circular Economy in the WEEE industry: a systematic literature review and a research agenda

Bressanelli, Gianmarco; Saccani, Nicola; Pigosso, Daniela Cristina Antelmi; Perona, Marco

doi:10.1016/j.spc.2020.05.007

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“…), [ 629,637 ] and as sustainable components of electronic products (as emphasized in Figure 6) due to their sustainable nature and prospects for biodegradation at the end of their useful lifetime. [ 37,424,426,503,617–620,638–641 ] It is noteworthy that in 2017, 94 billion tonnes of resources were extracted worldwide and this is forecast to rise to 184 billion tonnes by 2050, which is 400% more than the Earths capacity. [ 642 ] This overextraction and the associated practices cannot be sustained.…”

Section: Melanins For a Sustainable Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…[ 617,689,690 ] There is consequently potential for greener manufacture processes which produce less toxic materials and by‐products that have promise in medical and technical applications (e.g., biosensors, [ 691 ] printing [ 692–697 ] ), especially given that OEs are comparatively lightweight and flexible. [ 617,620,690 ] Further research into OEs has the potential to reduce environmental impacts by adoption of renewable resources and green processes, thereby effectively managing the amount of e‐waste generated annually (currently ≈50 million tonnes); [ 640,698–703 ] and health impacts by use of the technologies for medical applications. OE development is not without challenges [ 704–706 ] and requires a market demand to be articulated [ 707,708 ] to create scalability and realize the potential economic and environmental benefits.…”

Section: Melanins For a Sustainable Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

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Melanins as Sustainable Resources for Advanced Biotechnological Applications

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Melanins are a class of biopolymers that are widespread in nature and have diverse origins, chemical compositions, and functions. Their chemical, electrical, optical, and paramagnetic properties offer opportunities for applications in materials science, particularly for medical and technical uses. This review focuses on the application of analytical techniques to study melanins in multidisciplinary contexts with a view to their use as sustainable resources for advanced biotechnological applications, and how these may facilitate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Section: Melanins For a Sustainable Futurementioning

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“…This research is based on the CE conceptual framework proposed by Kirchherr et al [33], Urbinati et al [31], and Homrich et al [30], who established that CE is an economic-industrial modeling system that analyzes the inputs and outputs of resources, matter, and energy throughout a product's value chain. This replaces the end-of-life concept with the reuse, recycling, and recovery of secondary raw materials through eco-design, production, consumption, and responsible recycling [34,35].…”

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“…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].…”

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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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Ultimate producer responsibility for e‐waste management–A proposal for just transition in the circular economy based on the case of used European electronic equipment exported to Nigeria

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Used European electric and electronic equipment (UEEE) has multiple use cycles in various countries, including Nigeria. Although the EU-Nigeria e-waste trade is illegal under EU and Nigerian law, previous research shows that some imported equipment is only fit for disposal. Imported UEEE has a short lifespan. Such European e-waste exports imported to Nigeria have sustainability and circularity implications for both places and raise questions about justice and equity. Using a transdisciplinary approach, we identify existing practices and challenges in Nigeria and co-create actionable solutions towards a sustainable, circular and fairness-driven UEEE and e-waste value chain. We find current extended producer responsibility (EPR) does not focus on the entire global value chain, is linear, and lacks transparency, accountability, and consideration for spatial equity. To overcome these shortcomings, we propose ultimate producer responsibility (UPR). UPR aids sustainability and circularity transition while paying attention to justice and equity.The research adds global and social dimensions to the European circular economy (CE), otherwise primarily focused on national material cycles.

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Circular Economy in the WEEE industry: a systematic literature review and a research agenda

Cited by 168 publications

References 90 publications

Melanins as Sustainable Resources for Advanced Biotechnological Applications

Melanins as Sustainable Resources for Advanced Biotechnological Applications

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

Ultimate producer responsibility for e‐waste management–A proposal for just transition in the circular economy based on the case of used European electronic equipment exported to Nigeria

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