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| Author: | Khetriwal, D. S. Kraeuchi, P. Widmer, R. |
| Title: | Producer responsibility for e-waste management: Key issues for consideration Learning from the Swiss experience |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
2009 : JAN, VOL. 90:1, p. 153-165 |
| Index terms: | electronics industry electrical equipment industry waste environmental policy Switzerland management research monopoly |
| Freeterms: | waste electric and electronic equipment(WEEE) extended producer responsibility(EPR) recyclers material and financial flow |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article introduces the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and its applicability in the area of the end-of-life management of electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) as well as examined the decade-long experience of Switzerland in using EPR to manage its e-waste, elaborating on the experience of the Swiss system in overcoming specific issues, and finally wrapping up with a synopsis of the lessons for policy makers. It is argues each issue as an enquiry of questions confronting a policy maker and the choices that may present themselves. The five issues discussed are: (i) the challenges in getting an EPR based system started; (ii) securing financing to ensure a self-sustaining and smooth functioning system; (iii) organising a logistics network for the take back and collection of the e-waste; (iv) ensuring compliance of the various actors involved; and finally (v) reducing the threat of monopolistic practices. |
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