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Project Code [2014-RE-DS-1]
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Project title
The development of a model to ascertain future levels of historic WEEE arising
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Limerick (UL)
Lead Applicant
Colin Fitzpatrick
Project Abstract
Under the WEEE Directive the recycling of WEEE must be free of charge to the consumer. The continued imposition of visible recycling fees, while contingency funds are in place, without a body of evidence to substantiate this could be interpreted as non-compliance with the directive and lead to censure or fines. Using a range of data sources including census data, historical WEEE audits and comprehensive sampling this project will employ material flow analysis and statistical methods (Weibull Probability Density Function) to estimate future return rates of historical WEEE. This can be used to inform policy on WEEE financing and to support logistics and treatment requirements planning into the future. It will also detail a sampling methodology and how the projections can be updated on an annual basis. - A final report - One peer reviewed journal article in Environmental Science & Technology - A 2-page summary report for policy makers - An oral presentation at an international conference - A recorded webinar - A special session of the National WEEE Monitoring Group which contains all identified stakeholders will be organised to present and discuss the results - The findings will be presented at the general meetings of the WEEE compliance schemes to their members. - A press release about the final report will be issued by the UL Press Office.
Grant Approved
�99,981.80
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Resource efficiency
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/03/2016