| Title |
Plastics in Electronic Waste: Results from the PolyCE Project |
| ID_Doc |
26267 |
| Authors |
Colley-Jones, R; Accili, A; Campadello, L; Emmerich, J |
| Title |
Plastics in Electronic Waste: Results from the PolyCE Project |
| Year |
2020 |
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| Abstract |
Electrical and electronic equipment contains a complex mix of metals, plastics and critical raw materials. Circular economy business models offer the opportunity to manage these materials more effectively. Adoption of a more circular approach can enhance resource management and material flows within global supply chains. Dematerialisation, harvesting of valuable components, materials and closed loop systems provide economic, social and environmental benefits to both industry and communities. This chapter summarises the research to date under the PolyCE funded project examining the opportunities and challenges in working towards this vision. Through collaboration with actors in the field, PolyCE aims to demonstrate the feasibility of a circular model for the plastics supply and value chain. The data was derived from a series of semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and literature reviews. At a European level, the treatment of more than 3 million tonnes of electronic waste by takeback schemes could make more than 717 000 tons of plastic available. With an estimated 9 million tonnes of electronic waste generated in Europe, a further 2 million tons of plastic could be made available for recycling. A number of technical and cost-related barriers need to be addressed before circular economy business models are more widely adopted by the sector. |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Book Citation Index – Science (BKCI-S) |
| EID |
WOS:000552898200013 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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