Collection
This theme concerns the publications that deal with the collection of waste electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) or, e-waste. To promote a circular economy, collecting waste is the first step.
111 research articles in 'Collection'
E-waste in household residual waste
Inventory of the quantity and different types of e-waste in residual waste for 2023
Dutch households and empty batteries
Annual survey into the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of Dutch households regarding empty batteries
Is recovering Neodymium from speaker cabinets meaningful?
Research into the extent to which high-quality magnets with Neodymium occur in discarded speakers and whether recovery is meaningful
The global e-waste monitor 2024
The global e-waste monitor is the most up-to-date overview of global e-waste data, statistics and progress in policy and regulation.
E-waste in the Metropoolregio Amsterdam
An exploration of the e-waste chain and future logistics scenarios
Extending the lifespan of vacuum cleaners through thrift stores
A research and design project to professionalize the collection and repair of discarded vacuum cleaners.
Are discarded kettles suitable for reuse?
This study examined whether kettles that would normally be recycled are suitable for reuse in the thrift store.
E-waste in the United Kingdom
This report describes how electrical appliances are used and disposed of in the UK.
Benchmark municipalities
Benchmark with a ranking of all Dutch municipalities based on the number of kilograms of electrical waste collected per person
National (W)EEE Register report 2022
An annual report from the National (W)EEE Register (NWR) on (waste) electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
National (W)EEE Register report 2021
An annual report from the National (W)EEE Register (NWR) on (waste) electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
National (W)EEE Register report 2020
An annual report from the National (W)EEE Register (NWR) on (waste) electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
National (W)EEE Register report 2019
An annual report from the National (W)EEE Register (NWR) on (waste) electrical and electronic equipment
National (W)EEE Register report
An annual report from the National (W)EEE Register (NWR) to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management on (waste) electrical and electronic equipment
Dutch Battery Flows Monitor 2020
This report delivers a baseline study for the portable battery waste flows for the year 2019
Universally binding declaration for waste management fee for portable batteries
Notification of the universally binding declaration for the waste management fee for portable batteries valid from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028
Ownership and disposal of TVs in Dutch households
This study examined the number of TVs present in Dutch households and how many were discarded in 2017.
Ownership and disposal of electrical appliances in larger companies
This study is about how many electrical appliances there are in larger companies and institutions and how many have been discarded.
The Dutch WEEE Flows 2012
The aim of this research is to provide a factual basis for the WEEE recast collection target definition in the Netherlands and to provide a more detailed and complete quantitative assessment of the WEEE flows
Sales, use, and discarded electronic and electrical equipment.
Data on sales, use, and discarded EEE from 1995-2022 from the Environmental Data Compendium
Joint Position on the Revision of WEEE Directive
Joint position of European environmental organisations on a swift revision of the WEEE Directive.
The socioeconomic gap in e-waste
This research focuses on the socioeconomic factors influencing the amount of e-waste in 27 European Union countries between.
Evaluation return premium refrigerating and freezing equipment
This report includes the principles, achieved results, conclusions, and recommendations of refrigerating and freezing equipment return premium initiative by Stichting OPEN.
Challenges for the recycling of spent batteries
By developing policies, applying appropriate recycling technologies and researching new materials, a more effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of used batteries can be achieved.
Reshaping EPR
Identifies the actions needed to improve the tool of EPR, making it a game changer for circular economy goals.
Limited collection and recycling problems in Europe
A comparison of different causes for the limited collection and recycling problems of e-waste in Europe
Developments, challenges and opportunities within the e-waste sector
Highlighting developments, challenges and different prospects for e-waste, discussing aspects such as collection, pre-treatment and recycling
EU policy recommendations for increased collection of WEEE
Policy recommendations from the EU for European governments to collect more WEEE
Behavioural Roadmap to Circular Consumption
Transforming consumption and production systems to significantly reduce material footprint
Stibat Annual Report 2022
This report contains all important figures regarding the collection of batteries in the Netherlands on behalf of the Batteries Foundation
Transition paths for Extended Producer Responsibility
The main strengths and limitations of how Extended Producer Responsibility (UPV) is organized in the Netherlands
E-waste management and the impact on the environment and society
What is the impact of e-waste on the environment and society, what problems are involved and what possible solutions can be
The producer’s perspective on e-waste management
Insights into the barriers and factors that hinder or facilitate producers in managing their electronic waste
Circular economy strategies as enablers for solar PV adoption
Circular strategies and business models for solar panels can promote sustainable investments and reduce the looming waste problem
Attitude and sentiment of the Dutch towards e-waste
Research into how familiar the Dutch are with e-waste, how they deal with it and why
Monitor Kringloop Nederland 2022
De Monitor Kringloop Nederland brengt cijfers uit de kringloopbranche in kaart met een focus op circulaire, inclusieve en financiële impact
Op weg naar circulaire vermogenselektronica
Hoe het verbeteren van een modulair ontwerp kan bijdragen aan een snellere transitie naar een circulaire economie
Verbeterd monitoringskader voor de circulaire economie
Eurostat heeft monitoringskader voor de circulaire economie in de EU herzien, verbeterd en opnieuw gepubliceerd
Risico’s van rook door branden van Li-ion-batterijen
Inzicht in de risico's die de rook van een brand veroorzaakt door Li-ion batterijen met zich meebrengt
ILT-rapport over inzameling en verwerking AEEA
De ILT doet onderzoek naar het stelsel van vergunningverlening, toezicht en handhaving op het gebied van e-waste in Nederland
Data over informeel e-wastebeheer: de Agbogbloshie schroothoop
Voorstel voor een methode om de hoeveelheden van informele e-wastestromen in kaart te brengen, met de Agbogbloshie schroothoop als casestudy
Bijwerkingen van de Elektronische Gezondheidszorg Revolutie: Toxic e-waste
Het belang van het betrekken van elektronisch medisch afval bij de ontwikkeling van efficiënte e-waste management praktijken
Terugwinning van goud uit e-waste met behulp van vrijstaande nanopapers
Urban mining met behulp van een geavanceerde recyclingtechnologie om de terugwinning van goud te bevorderen
Het verminderen van de impact van onrechtvaardige e-waste verwerking
Huidige en opkomende trends en bedreigingen van zowel informele als formele e-afvalbeheerpraktijken en eventuele maatregelen en interventies
Een wereldwijde blik op e-waste recycling
Een systematisch overzicht van de wereldwijde situatie van e-waste recycling, inclusief beheersmaatregelen, wetgeving en technieken
Zeldzame aardmetalen leveren met recycling in de EU
De uitdagingen en kansen bij het ontwikkelen van een toeleveringsketen voor permanente magneten die gebruik maken van zeldzame aardmetalen met behulp van recycling
Kinderen en digitale stortplaatsen
De World Health Organization (WHO) rapporteert over de impact van informele stortplaatsen voor e-waste, op de gezondheid en ontwikkeling van kinderen en jonge vrouwen
Gedragsstrategie burgers en circulaire economie
Langetermijnstrategie en operationele aanpak voor circulair gedrag van burgers ten behoeve van de realisatie van Nederland Circulair in 2050
Urban Mining naar een duurzame toekomst en circulaire economie
Position paper die een beoordeling biedt van de huidge wereldwijde e-waste management systeem, daar aanbevelingen voor doet en eventuele kansen belicht
Gedragsanalyse huishoudelijk afval
Inzicht in het hele proces dat een bewoner doorloopt bij het scheiden van afval, de ‘customer journey’
Gids voor het duurzaam beheren van AEEA in de context van opkomende economieën
De belangrijkste factoren voor het verschaffen van duurzaam AEEA-beheer in opkomende economieën mede uit perspectief van meerdere stakeholders
Een nieuwe circulaire visie voor elektronica
Position paper die kansen en uitdagingen omtrent e-waste uitwerkt en deze analyses gebruikt om een nieuwe circulaire visie voor elektronica voor te stellen
Beleidspraktijken voor e-waste management
Een toolkit voor beleidsmakers met eerlijke, inclusieve en economisch haalbare beleidspraktijken om uitgebreide producentenverantwoordelijkheid te bevorderen
Wereldwijde en aanvullende acties voor UPV bij elektronica
Hoe aanvullende acties het huidige UPV-systeem kunnen ondersteunen bij het inzamelen van meer e-waste en suggesties voor zulke acties
Chinees potentieel voor het verminderen van de vraag naar primair koper
Hoe de “zero waste”-strategieën van China kunnen leiden tot verminderde vraag en gebruik van primair koper en de bijkomende milieueffecten
De Wereldwijde E-waste Stromen Monitor 2022
Een rapport over de (verwachte) groottes van e-waste afvalstromen en verschillende factoren die leiden tot groei
Integrale Circulaire Economie Rapportage 2023
De Integrale Circulaire Economie Rapportage (ICER 2023) schetst de voortgang van de transitie naar een circulaire economie in Nederland
Implementatie van de circulaire economie in de elektronica sector
Wat de barrières zijn voor circulaire bedrijfsmodellen en welke factoren deze modellen wel mogelijk maken
Onderzoek naar typen consumenten en hun voorkeuren voor E-waste recycling
Hoe economische prikkel in de vorm van een puntensysteem consumenten milieubewuster kan maken bij het weggooien van hun e-waste
Een verbeterde definitie van UPV en de rol van alle betrokken partijen
Hoe de uitgangspunten van e-waste inzamelbeleid het beste kunnen worden geactualiseerd
Brandveiligheid bij afvalbedrijven in Nederland
Het in kaart brengen van mogelijke oorzaken van branden bij afvalbedrijven en gerelateerde patronen om de brandveiligheid te verbeteren
Update van de AEEA-inzamelpercentages en -doelen
Een update van de AEEA-inzamelpercentages en -doelen, aangevuld met nieuwe statistieken over ‘hamsteren’
Veilig ontworpen. Veilig te repareren.
Veiligheidsrisico’s bij zelf uitgevoerde reparaties van elektrische en elektronische apparaten
Afvalstatistieken – AEEA ingezameld in de EU in 2020
Statistieken over afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur ingezameld in de EU in 2020
Veilige en duurzame zonnepanelen
In deze verkenning heeft het RIVM onderzocht wat mogelijke ongewenste bijeffecten van zonnepanelen kunnen zijn
Selectieve goudterugwinning via poreus poly(imine dioxime) membraan
Poreus poly(imine dioxime) membraan heeft de potentie om bij te dragen aan duurzame goudterugwinning voor elektrische en elektronische apparaten
Electronic waste recycling after floods in Jakarta and New Orleans
The potential benefits of recovering and recycling e-waste after floods, based on Jakarta and New Orleans
Potential effects of Dutch circular economy strategies on West Africa
The potential positive and negative effects of Dutch measures for a circular economy in low- and middle-income countries
EPR: role and responsibilities of municipalities and collection organizations
Rights and responsibilities of municipalities and their public collection organizations on the one hand and producers/importers on the other hand when implementing the EPR
Environmental impact and health risk assessment of potentially toxic metals from e-waste
Assessment of the environmental impacts and health risks of potentially toxic metals from different activities related to e-waste processing
The circularity gap report: the Netherlands
What the gap is between total circularity and current circularity in the Netherlands and how it can be closed
E-waste in the ICT Sector
The large amount of e-waste generated by the ICT sector and how to deal with it worldwide
Gaining insight into Substances of Very High Concern in a circular economy
Insight into substances of very high concern in the circular economy, how they can be monitored and processed safely
Study on the implementation of product design requirements
How product design requirements are implemented in the EU based on the reusability of printer cartridges
Ultimate producer responsibility for e-waste management
Research into the adverse effects of exporting European used electronics and e-waste to Nigeria
Reuse: the understudied circular economy strategy
The amount of 'reuse' in Flanders, its impact and the barriers and opportunities for reuse
Returns in e-commerce
Market research into the returns challenge in e-commerce and how receptive online retailers are to possible government interventions
Evaluatie van de EU Richtlijn AEEA
Bepalen of de Richtlijn AEEA 2012 voldoende actueel is om de milieudoelstellingen te behalen
Study on options for return schemes of small electrical and electronic equipment
Policy measures for action at the EU level to incentivise the return and take-back of small used and waste EEE
A new circular cconomy action plan
A future-oriented agenda for achieving a cleaner and more competitive Europe
BKN thrift industry 2021
Research into the social and ecological impact of the thrift industry in 2021
Action monitoring circular economy 2022
An overview of the actions taken by the government and partners of the raw materials agreement for the transition to a circular economy
Recommendations for tackling fires caused by lithium batteries in WEEE
Research and recommendations for the prevention of fires caused by batteries and WEEE containing batteries
Roadmap for a circular photovoltaic industry
This roadmap describes the research and activities that will be carried out to achieve a circular industry for solar panels in the Netherlands.
ADR and collection of small equipment in modified IBCs
Wecycle has conducted research into a safer way to store and transport small appliances and ICT equipment.
Guidelines on the scope of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Tool for the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Universally binding declaration for waste management contribution for WEEE
Notification of the universally binding declaration on the waste management contribution for WEEE
Universally binding declaration for waste management fee for lamps
Notification of the universally binding declaration for waste management fee for lamps
Universally binding declaration for waste management fee for portable batteries 2018
Notification of the universally binding declaration for the waste management fee for portable batteries
Universally binding declaration for waste management contribution for flat glass
Universally binding declaration for the waste management contribution for flat glass
Frequently Asked Questions on the WEEE Directive 2012
This document is intended to help competent public authorities and economic operators interpret the provisions of the WEEE Directive
Device or component?
This document explains when a component placed on the market does or does not fall under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Decree on extended producer responsibility regulations 2020
This decision contains rules for an extended producer responsibility regulation for the management of waste materials
Circular Economy Implementation Programme 2021-2023
This update gives an overview of circular economy developments and new activities that are being launched
Transition Agenda for Consumer Goods
The Consumer Goods Transition Agenda has been drawn up to realize a circular economy in the Netherlands in the future
Flowchart of WEEE and Cenelec
Tool to determine whether a (waste) electrical or electronic device must be processed according to Cenelec.
Brominated fire retardants in discarded electrical equipment
Limit values for brominated fire retardants, how to measure them and, above all, how to prevent the release of harmful brominated fire retardants
Recycling centres and the circular economy
How to increase the position and contribution of recycling centres to the transition to a circular economy
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