Management of waste electrical and electronic equipment in two EU countries: a comparison.
Waste Manag
; 33(1): 117-22, 2013 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22921899
ABSTRACT
The paper presents some data regarding waste electrical and electronic (WEEE) management in one of the founding countries of the EU, Italy, and in a recent entry into the EU, Romania. The aim of this research was to analyze some problems that countries entering the EU will have to solve with respect to WEEE management. The experiences of Italy and Romania could provide an interesting reference point. The strengths and weaknesses that the two EU countries have encountered can be used in order to give a more rational plan for other countries. In Italy the increase of WEEE collection was achieved in parallel with the increase of the efficiency of selective Municipal Solid Waste collection. In Romania, pilot experiences were useful to increase the awareness of the population. The different interests of the two populations towards recyclable waste led to a different scenario in Romania all types of WEEE have been collected since its entrance into the EU; in Italy the "interest" in recycling is typically related to large household appliances, with a secondary role of lighting equipment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Waste Management
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Electronic Waste
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Waste Manag
Journal subject:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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TOXICOLOGIA
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy