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European and national policies are increasingly focused on promoting a transition to a circular economy, aiming to minimize waste generation and maximize resource reuse and recycling. The 2018 European Circular Economy package sets out objectives for Member States to enhance waste recovery and management, highlighting the importance of revaluing waste resources. One sector generating substantial waste is that of electronic appliances and equipment, now also used in the agricultural and livestock sector, which has seen significant market growth over the past decade, leading to a substantial environmental impact due to the resulting electronic waste. The objective of this study is to analyze the composition of waste from recovery operations in companies specializing in electrical and electronic equipment recycling (WEEE) to quantify the recoverable component percentage and identify technological improvements for increased recovery of commercially valuable fractions. Analyzes revealed detailed waste composition and product class breakdowns, with waste falling under category 19.12.12 of the European Waste Code, indicating mechanical treatment operations on various electrical and electronic equipment. Results show significant weight percentages of metal and plastic materials within the waste, suggesting promising opportunities for reuse in the circular economy. These findings underscore the potential for enhancing waste recovery and promoting sustainability in the electronics industry.

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From Waste to New Product: The Circular Economy Applied to the Electronic Equipment Sector

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Valerio Di Stefano,
  • Giorgia Di Domenico,
  • Elisa Cioccolo,
  • Paolo Pesarini,
  • Sergio Bartolucci,
  • Rosalinda Fricano,
  • Martina Ferrone,
  • Francesco Gallucci,
  • Walter Mattioli,
  • Marco Papitto,
  • Andrea Colantoni

摘要

European and national policies are increasingly focused on promoting a transition to a circular economy, aiming to minimize waste generation and maximize resource reuse and recycling. The 2018 European Circular Economy package sets out objectives for Member States to enhance waste recovery and management, highlighting the importance of revaluing waste resources. One sector generating substantial waste is that of electronic appliances and equipment, now also used in the agricultural and livestock sector, which has seen significant market growth over the past decade, leading to a substantial environmental impact due to the resulting electronic waste. The objective of this study is to analyze the composition of waste from recovery operations in companies specializing in electrical and electronic equipment recycling (WEEE) to quantify the recoverable component percentage and identify technological improvements for increased recovery of commercially valuable fractions. Analyzes revealed detailed waste composition and product class breakdowns, with waste falling under category 19.12.12 of the European Waste Code, indicating mechanical treatment operations on various electrical and electronic equipment. Results show significant weight percentages of metal and plastic materials within the waste, suggesting promising opportunities for reuse in the circular economy. These findings underscore the potential for enhancing waste recovery and promoting sustainability in the electronics industry.