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Title Consumer preferences for green digital camera attributes to inform electrical and electronic equipment design and development
ID_Doc 62490
Authors Chuang, HK; Liao, CS
Title Consumer preferences for green digital camera attributes to inform electrical and electronic equipment design and development
Year 2018
Published Journal Of Environmental Planning And Management, 61, 12
DOI 10.1080/09640568.2017.1389700
Abstract Electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing problem, causing concerns for many countries. Consumer electronics often feature substantial e-waste, yet little is known about the materials used or physical designs applied that might ensure the appropriate management of e-waste. This paper examines user-driven innovation in 'green' electronics, based on a 2015 survey of Taiwanese residents. The conjoint analysis, conducted with digital cameras, reveals consumers' perceptions of innovative designs for seven component materials: battery, shell, monitor, filters, modeling, flash, and sensor. The results suggest that users can be encouraged to participate in the design of energy-related products that satisfy their needs. Rethinking the design of certain attributes in electronics can help reduce the need for toxic materials, improve energy consumption, reduce landfill space, and mitigate ecological pollution.
Author Keywords e-waste; environmental attributes; sustainable design; conjoint analysis
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000463096900008
WoS Category Development Studies; Regional & Urban Planning
Research Area Development Studies; Public Administration
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