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Title: Reuse of secondhand TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines

Abstract

The trade of secondhand electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) from developed to developing countries has become a growing environmental issue owing to concerns about improper recycling of these goods in developing countries. We followed a 12-m cargo container of cathode-ray-tube color TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines in February 2008. We surveyed the number of TVs damaged in transport, as well as the number of malfunctioning TVs from this shipment. In addition, we present the results of interviews with 113 Filipino consumers who intended to buy secondhand EEE at nine secondhand shops in Metro Manila. Approximately 3% of the imported TVs were damaged upon arrival. The importer sold some of the units directly to local dealers, and kept the rest to repair, refurbish and resell. Approximately 40% of the imported TVs malfunctioned and needed repair in addition to basic reconditioning. Most interviewees indicated that they prefer to buy secondhand EEE because the prices are lower than those of brand-new products. Consumers indicated that they planned on using the product for an average of about 5 years, but the actual period of use may be lower. Most end-of-life EEE in the Philippines is dismantled and recycled by unregulated companies andmore » untrained individuals in markets or near landfill sites, and it is clear that a proper collection system and treatment methods are needed for e-waste. In addition to the material flow of secondhand TVs, we also discuss several economic aspects and appropriate control measures of the international reuse of secondhand TVs.« less

Authors:
 [1];  [1]
  1. Research Center for Material Cycles and Waste Management, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Onogawa 16-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8506 (Japan)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
21357672
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Waste Management
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 30; Journal Issue: 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2010.02.011; PII: S0956-053X(10)00097-8; Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Journal ID: ISSN 0956-053X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; CARGO; CATHODE RAY TUBES; CONTROL; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; PHILIPPINES; PRICES; RECYCLING; SANITARY LANDFILLS; SOLID WASTES; TRADE; ASIA; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ELECTRON TUBES; EQUIPMENT; ISLANDS; MANAGEMENT; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTES

Citation Formats

Yoshida, Aya, and Terazono, Atsushi. Reuse of secondhand TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines. United States: N. p., 2010. Web. doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.02.011.
Yoshida, Aya, & Terazono, Atsushi. Reuse of secondhand TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines. United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2010.02.011
Yoshida, Aya, and Terazono, Atsushi. 2010. "Reuse of secondhand TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines". United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2010.02.011.
@article{osti_21357672,
title = {Reuse of secondhand TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines},
author = {Yoshida, Aya and Terazono, Atsushi},
abstractNote = {The trade of secondhand electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) from developed to developing countries has become a growing environmental issue owing to concerns about improper recycling of these goods in developing countries. We followed a 12-m cargo container of cathode-ray-tube color TVs exported from Japan to the Philippines in February 2008. We surveyed the number of TVs damaged in transport, as well as the number of malfunctioning TVs from this shipment. In addition, we present the results of interviews with 113 Filipino consumers who intended to buy secondhand EEE at nine secondhand shops in Metro Manila. Approximately 3% of the imported TVs were damaged upon arrival. The importer sold some of the units directly to local dealers, and kept the rest to repair, refurbish and resell. Approximately 40% of the imported TVs malfunctioned and needed repair in addition to basic reconditioning. Most interviewees indicated that they prefer to buy secondhand EEE because the prices are lower than those of brand-new products. Consumers indicated that they planned on using the product for an average of about 5 years, but the actual period of use may be lower. Most end-of-life EEE in the Philippines is dismantled and recycled by unregulated companies and untrained individuals in markets or near landfill sites, and it is clear that a proper collection system and treatment methods are needed for e-waste. In addition to the material flow of secondhand TVs, we also discuss several economic aspects and appropriate control measures of the international reuse of secondhand TVs.},
doi = {10.1016/j.wasman.2010.02.011},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/21357672}, journal = {Waste Management},
issn = {0956-053X},
number = 6,
volume = 30,
place = {United States},
year = {Tue Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2010},
month = {Tue Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2010}
}