Abstract:
The current paper summarizes the results of a study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of design for recycling strategies for plastic components. Interviews and site vi...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The current paper summarizes the results of a study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of design for recycling strategies for plastic components. Interviews and site visits were conducted with computer disassemblers and plastics recyclers based in the United States and Europe to investigate the effectiveness of design for recycling guidelines. Both manual and automated recycling technologies for plastics were investigated. Based on this investigation, six key designs for recycling guidelines are prioritized based on their potential for improving the recyclability of plastic components. The results of this study can be used to help prioritize design for recycling strategies so that both product recyclability and design productivity are maximized.
Published in: Conference Record 2002 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment (Cat. No.02CH37273)
Date of Conference: 06-09 May 2002
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 07 August 2002
Print ISBN:0-7803-7214-X
Print ISSN: 1095-2020
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