Assessment methods for waste management decision-support in developing countries

E-Waste in China: A country report

Waste without borders in the EU? Transboundary shipment of waste

Recycling critical raw materials from waste electronic equipment

Tackling informality in e-waste management: The potential of cooperative enterprise

The global e-waste monitor – 2014

Suggested treatment of lamps in emerging economies

Examples for products covered Straight fluorescent lamps, Compact fluorescent lamps, Fluorescent lamps, High intensity discharge lamps - including pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps, Low pressure sodium lamps, LED. Specifics of this group Strong negative value (material value < treatment costs) Hazardous components Mercury contained in lamps powder Suggested…

Suggested treatment of temperature exchange equipment in emerging economies

Examples for products covered Refrigerators, Freezers, Equipment which automatically delivers cold products, Air conditioning equipment, Dehumidifying equipment, Heat pumps, Radiators containing oil and other temperature exchange equipment using fluids other than water for the temperature exchange. Specifics of this group •        Consisting mostly of ferrous metals •        Negative value (material…

Suggested treatment of small IT and telecommunication equipment in emerging economies

Examples for products covered Mobile phones, GPS, Pocket calculators, Routers, Personal computers, Printers, Telephones. Specifics of this group ·       Plastics and non-ferrous metals (relatively high concentration of precious and critical metals) predominate ·       Positive value (material value > treatment costs) Hazardous components Different types of dangerous batteries, displays, capacitors, ……

Suggested treatment of small equipment in emerging economies

Examples for products covered Vacuum cleaners, Carpet sweepers, Appliances for sewing, Luminaires, Microwaves, Ventilation equipment, Irons, Toasters, Electric knives, Electric kettles, Clocks and Watches, Electric shavers, Scales, Appliances for hair and body care, Calculators, Radio sets, Video cameras, Video recorders, Hi-fi equipment, Musical instruments, Equipment reproducing sound or images, Electrical…