| Title |
The market of electrical and electronic equipment waste in Portugal: Analysis of take-back consumers' decisions |
| ID_Doc |
26082 |
| Authors |
Botelho, A; Dias, MF; Ferreira, C; Pinto, LMC |
| Title |
The market of electrical and electronic equipment waste in Portugal: Analysis of take-back consumers' decisions |
| Year |
2016 |
| Published |
Waste Management & Research, 34, 10 |
| DOI |
10.1177/0734242X16658546 |
| Abstract |
This paper aims to ascertain the efficacy and acceptability of five incentive schemes for the take-back of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Portugal, focusing in consumers' perspectives. It assesses users' perception of these items, evaluating the motivations and interests they have concerning the market of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Results indicate, on one hand, a lack of awareness by consumers about the process of take-back of their equipment. On the other hand, results show that information conditions and socio-demographic factors affect consumers' motivations for returning the electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life. In this context, it can be concluded that, in Portugal, the market for the recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment is still in its infancy. |
| Author Keywords |
Take-back incentives; waste electrical and electronic equipment; recycling; circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000385498300011 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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