CloseonWEEE - Promoting rural business to close the loop on NSR urban e-waste

Annual waste generation from all economic activities in the EU amounts to 2.5 billion tonnes, or 5 tonnes per capita a year, while only 38% of waste in the EU is recycled. In the EU, the WEEE collected in year 2018 was estimated at 8.9 kg per inhabitant, while the average EEE put on the market over the period 2015-2017 was estimated at 19.1 kg per inhabitant.

This type of waste contains a complex mixture of materials, some of which are hazardous. In addition, modern electronics contain rare and expensive resources, which can be recycled and re-used if the waste is effectively managed. WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) stablishes that the collection target is set at 45 % for 2016 (reported in 2018) and will rise to 65 % to be reported in 2021.

WEEE management is both a threat for the environment and an opportunity for creation of jobs and growth. Circular economy applied on new business models can prevent the impact of waste on the environment while creating additional economic value.

Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Leader)
HV Sweden
KL University
Lille University
2 Municipalities under confirmation

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