WEEE exchange networks in the UK
WEEE exchange networks in the UK
This paper explores means of optimising WEEE reuse activities in the UK by analysing the reuse activities of a WEEE reuse network comprising three socio-economic enterprises. The study indicates that network-like elements are already operational in the UK with variations in the type of equipment handled, current and future capacities and operational challenges faced. The reuse network handles ~50 tonnes of WEEE per annum but suffers from limited access to reusable WEEE at local amenity sites. The study proposes a conceptual WEEE framework and network to enhance reuse in the UK. The study helps identify key stress points in the current WEEE management system with reuse and networking as the main focus. It discusses the major challenges faced by existing reuse organisations and makes recommendations to address these issues.
WEEE, WEEE networks, enhanced reuse, reuse, third sector, socio-economic enterprises, value conservation, industrial symbiosis
Ongondo, Francis O.
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Pisharody, Archana
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3 October 2013
Ongondo, Francis O.
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Pisharody, Archana
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Ongondo, Francis O. and Pisharody, Archana
(2013)
WEEE exchange networks in the UK.
Fourteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy.
30 Sep - 04 Oct 2013.
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This paper explores means of optimising WEEE reuse activities in the UK by analysing the reuse activities of a WEEE reuse network comprising three socio-economic enterprises. The study indicates that network-like elements are already operational in the UK with variations in the type of equipment handled, current and future capacities and operational challenges faced. The reuse network handles ~50 tonnes of WEEE per annum but suffers from limited access to reusable WEEE at local amenity sites. The study proposes a conceptual WEEE framework and network to enhance reuse in the UK. The study helps identify key stress points in the current WEEE management system with reuse and networking as the main focus. It discusses the major challenges faced by existing reuse organisations and makes recommendations to address these issues.
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Published date: 3 October 2013
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Fourteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy, 2013-09-30 - 2013-10-04
Keywords:
WEEE, WEEE networks, enhanced reuse, reuse, third sector, socio-economic enterprises, value conservation, industrial symbiosis
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Civil Maritime & Env. Eng & Sci Unit
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Local EPrints ID: 358491
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/358491
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Francis O. Ongondo
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Archana Pisharody
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