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Title Waste battery disposal and recycling behavior: a study on the Australian perspective
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Authors Islam, MT; Huda, N; Baumber, A; Hossain, R; Sahajwalla, V
Title Waste battery disposal and recycling behavior: a study on the Australian perspective
Year 2022
Published Environmental Science And Pollution Research, 29, 39
DOI 10.1007/s11356-022-19681-2
Abstract Consumer behavior is a critical consideration for the development of sustainable waste management systems, including waste batteries, which pose a serious threat to human health and the environment if disposed of improperly. This study investigates the consumers' perspective on the waste battery collection and recycling behaviors in Australia, and analyses their implications for the development of recycling schemes. The results show that, although general awareness exists among consumers about the negative impacts of improper disposal, this awareness was not reflected during the disposal of waste batteries among the participants. Insufficient knowledge about the waste battery collection points and convenience were the most important factors affecting the inappropriate disposal behavior from most of the consumers. Over 50% of participants were unaware of the collection points for waste batteries. The most-preferred battery collection systems involved a deposit return system similar to that used for bottle recycling in the state of New South Wales (NSW) or collection at supermarkets/retailers. The most preferred methods for providing an incentive to recycle batteries were "old-for-new" battery swaps, "vouchers that could be used for other items in a store," and "cash payments." Several policy implications have been highlighted from this pioneering study that could shape the future development of sustainable waste battery management systems in Australia.
Author Keywords Spent battery; Consumer; Policy; Recycling; Circular economy; Extended producer responsibility
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000778092900007
WoS Category Environmental Sciences
Research Area Environmental Sciences & Ecology
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