Abstract:
The environmentally weighted recycling quotes (EWRQ) approach focuses on the determination of environmentally weighted recycling scores rather than weight-based recycling...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The environmentally weighted recycling quotes (EWRQ) approach focuses on the determination of environmentally weighted recycling scores rather than weight-based recycling scores. This approach describes much better what is happening in end-of-life scenarios, from the environmental perspective. It is a very powerful concept in assessing recyclability and end-of-life scenarios in general. It takes into account the environmental impact of treatment steps and the value of secondary materials. This paper presents the results of integrating three completely different environmental assessment models into the EWRQ concept: the Eco-Indicator '95, the Eco-Indicator '99 and the Fraunhofer IZM Toxic Potential Indicator.
Published in: Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment. 2001 IEEE ISEE (Cat. No.01CH37190)
Date of Conference: 09-09 May 2001
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 07 August 2002
Print ISBN:0-7803-6655-7
Print ISSN: 1095-2020
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