Title :
Understanding and Examining the Impacts of Orphan Products and ~White Box~ Products on Emerging Electronics Recycling Systems
Author :
Linnell, Jason ; Alcorn, Walter ; Linger, Terri ; Smith, Stephanie
Author_Institution :
National Center for Electron. Recycling, Davisville, WV
Abstract :
This paper explores the data and methodology for improved identification of orphan products that are collected in electronics recycling programs, and reviews and recommends options for better identification and incorporation of products from "white box" manufacturers covered by various existing and proposed electronics recycling systems
Keywords :
electronic products; recycling; electronics recycling; orphan products; white box manufacturers; white box products; Cathode ray tubes; Computer displays; Lenses; Manufacturing industries; Portable computers; Project management; Pulp manufacturing; Recycling; Shape; US Government;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and the Environment, 2006. Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Scottsdale, AZ
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0351-0
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.2006.1650051
