Title :
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
fDate :
7/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, Part C, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/3476.720421
