| Title | Promoting the circular economy in the EU: How can the recycling of e-waste be increased? |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 2997 |
| Authors | Neves, SA; Marques, AC; Silva, IP |
| Title | Promoting the circular economy in the EU: How can the recycling of e-waste be increased? |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Moving from a linear to a circular economy is crucial to reduce environmental pressure. This transition is particularly relevant in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) industry, given that EEE has one of the fastest-growing waste streams. Recycling is one solution for dealing with the growing amounts of this e-waste. Therefore, this paper analyses the drivers and barriers to e-waste recycling, taking into account the role of economic, social, institutional, and behavioural factors. Yearly data from 2010 to 2018 for 20 European Union countries were analysed employing an Arellano-Bond Generalised Method of Moments. The main findings were that, while environmental taxes and education boost the rate of e-recycling, economic growth and R&D appear to reduce it, and certain age groups are less likely to recycle e-waste. Recycling policies should prioritize education, environmental taxes, and addressing reluctance among the young and elderly to recycle. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.strueco.2024.02.006 |
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