E-waste in Australia: Generation estimation and untapped material recovery and revenue potential

摘要: Abstract This study presents an estimation of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) products put-on-market (PoM), electronic-waste (e-waste) generation the stock EEE in Australia from year 2000–2047, considering seven categories that encompass 51 different types product. Holt's double-exponential smoothing dynamic lifespans (using Weibull distribution function) are applied to compute past future PoM e-waste generation, respectively. With estimation, it is found was increased 470 kilo tons (kt) 2135 kt a timeframe 2000–2015. On other hand, 115 kt 2000, which then 485 kt 2010. For projected period (2018–2047), annual average growth will be around 3%. E-waste increase, particularly for large household appliances (LHA), small (SHA) consumer (CE), terms weight. evaluates potentially recoverable material revenue potential regulated (e.g., computer, televisions IT peripherals currently considered under national television computer recycling scheme (NTCRS) mobile phones) generated outside current product coverage. The gap between non-regulated quantitatively assessed first time reported this paper. Sensitivity uncertainty analysis performed by Monte Carlo simulation showed robustness accuracy study. quantification provide invaluable insights policymakers, including legislative reform as well development industry Australia. Furthermore, transparent process calculation time-series data can used countries, well.