Innovating Collection Modes for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in China

Jian Cao, Jiayang Xu, Hui Wang, Xuemei Zhang, Xihui Chen, Yunwen Zhao, Xiaoli Yang, Gengui Zhou and Jerald L. Schnoor
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Jian Cao: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Jiayang Xu: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Hui Wang: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Xuemei Zhang: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Xihui Chen: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Yunwen Zhao: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Xiaoli Yang: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Gengui Zhou: Department of Management Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
Jerald L. Schnoor: Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA

Sustainability, 2018, vol. 10, issue 5, 1-33

Abstract: The huge amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has aroused global concern with its importance of environmental performance for resources reutilization being recognized. The incomplete collection management system is required to be improved for a more environmental and orderly recycling way. Based on the public survey, field research and information search on the Internet, we present the existing framework and problems of WEEE collection in China, according to which four innovative WEEE collection modes are put forward: (i) Unified collection channels mode; (ii) Manufacturer alliance mode; (iii) Innovative enterprise self-built network platform mode; and (iv) Third-party integrated network platform mode. The characteristics, merits and deficiencies of the four modes are compared and analyzed, combined with which, we match the four modes with regions of different economic levels and Internet application. Third-party integrated network platform integrating online and offline resources is expected to be generalized under rapid development of information technology and e-commerce in China. The purpose of our research is to explore appropriate innovative WEEE collection modes and give suggestions for countries or economies whose WEEE collection situation or system are similar with China. Besides, government support and laws implementation are emphasized in mode promotion.

Keywords: waste electrical and electronic equipment; collection management system; extended producer responsibility; internet-based collection mode (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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