Eco-efficient implementation of electronic waste policies in practice

A comprehensive and quantitative eco-efficiency concept for end-of-life consumer electronics is developed at the TU Delft. It addresses the key question in setting up take-back systems for discarded consumer electronics: how much environmental improvement can be realized per amount of money invested? This paper highlights the latest results of applying the concept in practice on the implementation of electronic waste policies like in the European WEEE and RoHS directives. The outcomes show in general how short, medium and long term developments in applying electronic waste policies should look like.