Essays about: "e-waste take back"

Found 4 essays containing the words e-waste take back.

  1. 1. Transitioning towards a circular economy at an electronics manufacturer: Barriers and solutions for implementing a take back system in the US

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Ellen Pellosniemi; Ebba Lundgren; [2022]
    Keywords : circular economy; e-waste take back; stakeholder barriers; B2B incentivization; solution prioritization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : So far, over 50 million tonnes of e-waste have been generated globally (World Economic Forum, 2019), raising the question of the role of circular economy in combating climate change (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2021). This thesis explores the opportunities for Axis Communications to introduce a take back system for recycling decommissioned products in the US. READ MORE

  3. 2. Drivers of and barriers to E-waste management in the Philippines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Brian Carisma; [2009]
    Keywords : E-waste management; the Philippines; policy; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This study looks into the existing policy gap in the management of E-waste in the Philippines, by identifying the different barriers to – and drivers for – the adoption of E-waste management measures, through the perceptions of the different stakeholders involved in E-waste issues. Existing waste management policies in the country lack a specific framework for dealing with E-waste. READ MORE

  4. 3. E-waste Management Policy in India - Stakeholders perceptions and media attention

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : B M Krishna Manda; [2008]
    Keywords : EPR; Weee; E-Waste; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in India due to an increase in consumption from businesses and domestic users. There is no separate law on e-waste management in India and it is presently interpreted under the Hazardous Waste (HW) rules. In practice, e-waste is largely handled by people in the informal sector. READ MORE

  5. 4. Extended Producer Responsibility for the Management of Waste from Mobile Phones

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Karen Basiye; [2008]
    Keywords : EPR; E-Waste; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the functionality of Extend Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the management of Electrical and Electronic waste (e-waste) in Kenya using a case study on manufacturer involvement in end-of-life management. To achieve the purpose of the study the analytical framework used incorporates Environmental effectiveness, Economic efficiency, Political acceptability, Administrabilty and Innovative advancement in discussing the EPR policy instrument used by the manufacturer. READ MORE