skip to main content
OSTI.GOV title logo U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Title: A model for estimation of potential generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Brazil

Abstract

Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Literature of WEEE generation in developing countries is reviewed. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We analyse existing estimates of WEEE generation for Brazil. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We present a model for WEEE generation estimate. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer WEEE generation of 3.77 kg/capita year for 2008 is estimated. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Use of constant lifetime should be avoided for non-mature market products. - Abstract: Sales of electrical and electronic equipment are increasing dramatically in developing countries. Usually, there are no reliable data about quantities of the waste generated. A new law for solid waste management was enacted in Brazil in 2010, and the infrastructure to treat this waste must be planned, considering the volumes of the different types of electrical and electronic equipment generated. This paper reviews the literature regarding estimation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), focusing on developing countries, particularly in Latin America. It briefly describes the current WEEE system in Brazil and presents an updated estimate of generation of WEEE. Considering the limited available data in Brazil, a model for WEEE generation estimation is proposed in which different methods are used for mature and non-mature market products. The results showed that the most important variable is the equipment lifetime, which requires a thorough understanding ofmore » consumer behavior to estimate. Since Brazil is a rapidly expanding market, the 'boom' in waste generation is still to come. In the near future, better data will provide more reliable estimation of waste generation and a clearer interpretation of the lifetime variable throughout the years.« less

Authors:
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, COPPE, Energy Planning Department (Brazil)
  2. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, COPPE, GETRES (Brazil)
  3. Technical University of Dresden, Institute of Waste Management and Contaminated Site Treatment (IAA) (Germany)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
21612940
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Waste Management
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 32; Journal Issue: 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2011.09.020; PII: S0956-053X(11)00426-0; Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); 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; BRAZIL; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; LIFETIME; MARKET; REVIEWS; SOLID WASTES; WASTE MANAGEMENT; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; DOCUMENT TYPES; EQUIPMENT; LATIN AMERICA; MANAGEMENT; SOUTH AMERICA; WASTES

Citation Formats

Araujo, Marcelo Guimaraes, E-mail: marcel_g@uol.com.br, Magrini, Alessandra, Mahler, Claudio Fernando, and Bilitewski, Bernd. A model for estimation of potential generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Brazil. United States: N. p., 2012. Web. doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2011.09.020.
Araujo, Marcelo Guimaraes, E-mail: marcel_g@uol.com.br, Magrini, Alessandra, Mahler, Claudio Fernando, & Bilitewski, Bernd. A model for estimation of potential generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Brazil. United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2011.09.020
Araujo, Marcelo Guimaraes, E-mail: marcel_g@uol.com.br, Magrini, Alessandra, Mahler, Claudio Fernando, and Bilitewski, Bernd. 2012. "A model for estimation of potential generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Brazil". United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2011.09.020.
@article{osti_21612940,
title = {A model for estimation of potential generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Brazil},
author = {Araujo, Marcelo Guimaraes, E-mail: marcel_g@uol.com.br and Magrini, Alessandra and Mahler, Claudio Fernando and Bilitewski, Bernd},
abstractNote = {Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Literature of WEEE generation in developing countries is reviewed. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We analyse existing estimates of WEEE generation for Brazil. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We present a model for WEEE generation estimate. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer WEEE generation of 3.77 kg/capita year for 2008 is estimated. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Use of constant lifetime should be avoided for non-mature market products. - Abstract: Sales of electrical and electronic equipment are increasing dramatically in developing countries. Usually, there are no reliable data about quantities of the waste generated. A new law for solid waste management was enacted in Brazil in 2010, and the infrastructure to treat this waste must be planned, considering the volumes of the different types of electrical and electronic equipment generated. This paper reviews the literature regarding estimation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), focusing on developing countries, particularly in Latin America. It briefly describes the current WEEE system in Brazil and presents an updated estimate of generation of WEEE. Considering the limited available data in Brazil, a model for WEEE generation estimation is proposed in which different methods are used for mature and non-mature market products. The results showed that the most important variable is the equipment lifetime, which requires a thorough understanding of consumer behavior to estimate. Since Brazil is a rapidly expanding market, the 'boom' in waste generation is still to come. In the near future, better data will provide more reliable estimation of waste generation and a clearer interpretation of the lifetime variable throughout the years.},
doi = {10.1016/j.wasman.2011.09.020},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/21612940}, journal = {Waste Management},
issn = {0956-053X},
number = 2,
volume = 32,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2012},
month = {Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2012}
}