Drivers and barriers to achieve a circular economy of small-IT: Case study from the city of Porto

被引:2
作者
Penilla, Marisol Espino [1 ,3 ]
Dubey, Asmita [1 ]
Prot, Maurice [1 ]
Van Beekhuizen, Evi-Mara [1 ]
Deeb, Elie [1 ]
Taipa, Soraia [2 ]
Machado, Telmo [2 ]
机构
[1] Wageningen Univ & Res, Wageningen, Netherlands
[2] LIPOR Intermunicipal Waste Management Greater Port, Res & Innovat Dept, Porto, Portugal
[3] Secretary Environm Prov Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Argentina
关键词
E-waste; drivers and barriers; small-IT; circular economy; collection; recycling behaviour;
D O I
10.1177/0734242X21994917
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Advances in digital electronics delivered small and portable gadgets, changing human interface with technology. Demand for new small devices of Information and Telecommunication Technology (small-IT) that have a short lifespan, like smartphones and laptops, creates flows and accumulation of electronic resources. These include precious metals that show potential for Urban Mining and Circular Economy. To find out the extent of setting up an improved recycling, reuse and repair system, data collection was conducted through surveys, bin observations and social experiments. These methods enabled us to analyse stocks and flows, identify behavioural practices and map collection infrastructure. About 80% of domestic small-IT stocks are hibernated, meaning they could be directly reused or easily repaired. Results show four barriers that keep citizens from handing in their unused small-IT: Devices are kept as back-up, they contain sentimental value, citizens are suspicious of post-collection data confidentiality issues and there is a perceived high effort to recycle. Drivers to enhance circularity are: improving e-waste infrastructure, introducing economic incentives and raising awareness on environmental impacts of hibernated stocks. A more trustworthy and legitimate management system is expected to deliver safety and confidentiality of personal data and provide the quality that fits the expectations of citizens of a proper place to dispose of their valuable items.
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页码:1594 / 1599
页数:6
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