The market of electrical and electronic equipment waste in Portugal: Analysis of take-back consumers' decisions.
Waste Manag Res
; 34(10): 1074-1080, 2016 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-27449317
ABSTRACT
This paper aims to ascertain the efficacy and acceptability of five incentive schemes for the take-back of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Portugal, focusing in consumers' perspectives. It assesses users' perception of these items, evaluating the motivations and interests they have concerning the market of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Results indicate, on one hand, a lack of awareness by consumers about the process of take-back of their equipment. On the other hand, results show that information conditions and socio-demographic factors affect consumers' motivations for returning the electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life. In this context, it can be concluded that, in Portugal, the market for the recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment is still in its infancy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Refuse Disposal
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Consumer Behavior
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Electronic Waste
Type of study:
Health_economic_evaluation
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Waste Manag Res
Journal subject:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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TOXICOLOGIA
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal