Effective Electronic Waste Management Solutions
Discover innovative product lifecycle management strategies to maximize profitability, minimize e-waste, and tackle the global e-waste crisis. Learn about the complex business of recycling e-waste and explore sustainable solutions for addressing the challenges associated with electronic waste. Take action to educate consumers, promote responsible disposal practices, and engage in ethical recycling efforts to build a more sustainable future.
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Electronic Waste Solutions
GLOBAL E-WASTE CRISIS The COMPLEX Business of Recycling E-Waste http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-08/the-complex-business-of-recycling-e-waste The E-Waste CRISIS Introduction http://www.e-stewards.org/the-e-waste-crisis/ The DEPRESSING truth about e-waste http://www.toxicsaction.org/problems-and-solutions/waste The Problems with WASTE http://www.toxicsaction.org/problems-and-solutions/waste The PROBLEM With Electronics and E-Waste http://www.electronicstakeback.com/resources/problem-overview/
Product Lifecycle Management: Product Lifecycle Management: Providing cradle to cradle solutions that maximize customer profitability & minimize e-waste Traditional Product Life Cycle Product Concept Product Design & Development Production End of Sale End of Life Optimized PLM: A Sustainable Closed Loop Cradle to Cradle Life Cycle Product Design & Development Production New Sales Product Use Product concept Refurbish, Repair & Remanufacture Refine to Raw Materials Remarket Product Second Life Harvest/ Reuse Ethical Management of Recyclables
Manufacturers Promise Design for Service Design for Sustainability Design for Disassembly Market Reality Planned Obsolescence Designed for Cost Don t Let Them Inside!
Product Lifecycle Management Solutions Optimizing the absolute value of products & materials through comprehensive management of supply chain opportunities Four Key Solution Components Whole Unit Resale Reuse for original intended purpose A/B Grade Refurbished E&O Mitigation Low $ Value Proposition High REMARKETING 1 Tear Down & Harvest Service Spare Parts EOL, LTB, Post Warranty Support 2 REUSE 3 RECOVERY Chip Set & Component Harvesting Certificate of Destruction Precious Metal Recovery Data Protection Shred, Smelt, Base Material 4 RECYCLING
So What Do We Do? Education Information Ease of Use Building Passionate, Engaged Consumers Action Items Lock/Load and Just Do It! Start accepting electronics!! Emphasize safety & security Computers, Cell Phones, Gaming Systems Cords, Cables, Adapters COLLECTION 1 Simple Categories Eliminate double touch inefficiency Understand your customer & identify areas for improvement. 2 SORT Path to Success 3 ENGAGE PARTNER with a vendor Increase Customer Satisfaction Build a predictable, sustainable revenue stream - $$$$$. 4 BENEFIT
Partnering with Vendors Build a relationship. Make it mutually beneficial. What do you want/need in a Partner? A COMPLETE Solution Willing to solve your problems, not cherry pick. Proven experience, demonstrated execution. Adaptable process & commitment to continual improvements. Auditable process - Industry recognized certifications Driving innovation and passionate about results Helps to craft a narrative that articulates your impact. Partnerships go both ways! Be open to scrutiny, advice, process improvement ideas. Be open to the reality of evolving market conditions and the financial implications for both parties. Communicate & share plans for customer education, special events, upcoming initiatives.
