Challenges in determining electronics equipment take-back levels

Author

Stuart, Julie Ann ; Low, Ming Kaan ; Williams, David J. ; Turbini, Laura J. ; Ammons, Jane Chumley

Author_Institution

Dept. of Ind., Welding & Syst. Eng., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH, USA

Volume

21

Issue

3

fYear

1998

fDate

7/1/1998 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

225

Lastpage

232

Abstract

Industrial ecology requires life cycle planning and implementation. In order to replace product disposal with product take-back, reverse logistics networks and product take-back centers must be set up. Product take-back can be for reuse (repair, upgrade, and resale), recycling, or disposal. This paper focuses on the challenges in estimating product take-back levels. Current product take-back activities around the world are summarized. Product take-back cycles are defined and an improved product take-back estimation framework is proposed

Keywords

electronics industry; environmental factors; recycling; disposal; electronic equipment; industrial ecology; life cycle planning; product take-back center; recycling; repair; resale; reuse; reverse logistics network; upgrade; Electronic equipment; Electronics industry; Industrial electronics; Inorganic materials; Lead; Legislation; Manufacturing industries; Production; Recycling; TV;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, Part C, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1083-4400

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/3476.720421

Filename

720421