Search for dissertations about: "WEEE Directive"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words WEEE Directive.

  2. 1. Mechanical and thermal properties of recycled WEEE plastic blends

    Author : Sandra Tostar; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SEBS; HIPS; extrusion; WEEE; WEEEBR; melt-blending; plastics recycling; gamma irradiation; PP; ABS; compatibilization; polymer degradation;

    Abstract : Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream today, and the recycling of the plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has attracted great attention recently for environmental reasons and to comply with the European Union’s (EUs) WEEE Directive. The plastics fraction in WEEE is between 20 and 35 weight % (wt%). READ MORE

  4. 2. Individual Producer Responsibility in the WEEE Directive - From Theory to Practice?

    Author : Chris van Rossem; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Individual Producer Responsibility IPR ; Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE ; Extended Producer Responsibility EPR ;

    Abstract : In the current discourse over what constitutes successful Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy implementation, there is an on-going debate over the ability of programme design to include an appropriate incentive mechanism to stimulate producers to improve the design of their products for reduced life cycle impacts, and especially the impacts and costs from the end-of-life management. At the centre of the debate is the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) which has the explicit goal to encourage the design and production of electrical and electronic products which facilitate dismantling, recovery and in particular the reuse and recycling of WEEE. READ MORE

  5. 3. Towards a Circular Economy with Environmental Product Policy : Considering dynamics in closing and slowing material loops for lighting products

    Author : Jessika Luth Richter; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; extended producer responsibility; Circular Economy; critical materials; Policy Evaluation; product lifetime; lamps; lighting products; WEEE; Product Policy; ecodesign;

    Abstract : A Circular Economy (CE) can help to achieve the sustainable development goal of responsible consumption and production. Product policies, in turn, can support CE objectives by promoting reuse of products, recycling of materials, and providing ecodesign incentives for more durable products. READ MORE

  6. 4. Extended Producer Responsibility for Closing Material Loops: Lessons from energy-efficient lighting products

    Author : Jessika Luth Richter; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Extended Producer Responsibility; recycling; fluorescent lighting; waste management; Policy Evaluation; LEDs; WEEE Directive;

    Abstract : The transition to a low-carbon economy requires enabling technologies including energy-efficient lighting products. It is increasingly recognized that a sustainable economy is not only low-carbon and energy efficient, but also resource efficient. READ MORE