Multi-criteria analysis for the determination of the best WEEE management scenario in Cyprus.
Waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) constitutes one of the most complicated solid waste streams in terms of its composition, and, as a result, it is difficult to be effectively managed. In view of the environmental problems derived from WEEE management, many countries have established national legislation to improve the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of this waste stream so as to apply suitable management schemes. In this work, alternative systems are examined for the WEEE management in Cyprus. These systems are evaluated by developing and applying the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method PROMETHEE. In particular, through this MCDM method, 12 alternative management systems were compared and ranked according to their performance and efficiency. The obtained results show that the management schemes/systems based on partial disassembly are the most suitable for implementation in Cyprus. More specifically, the optimum scenario/system that can be implemented in Cyprus is that of partial disassembly and forwarding of recyclable materials to the native existing market and disposal of the residues at landfill sites.
Rousis
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K
National Technical University of Athens, School of Chemical Engineering, Unit of Environmental Science and Technology, 9, Heroon Polytechniou St., Zographou Campus, P.C. 15773 Athens, Greece.
Moustakas
K
K
Malamis
S
S
Papadopoulos
A
A
Loizidou
M
M
D003535:Cyprus; D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D055615:Electrical Equipment and Supplies; D004777:Environment; D012931:Social Environment; D018505:Waste Management / Q000191:economics; D014866:Waste Products
D014866:Waste Products