Sustainable waste electrical and electronic equipment management guide in emerging economies context: A structural model approach

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130391
• Publication Date: 2022-01-05T17:49:28Z
• Authors: Ashwani Kumar; Diptanshu Gaur; Yang Liu; Dheeraj Sharma
• Keywords: Circular Economy; Digitization; Extended producer responsibility; Framing (construction)

With globalization and the rapid advancement of information technology, waste electrical electronic equipment (WEEE) management has become a significant concern among manufacturers. It motivated researchers to identify barriers enablers sustainable WEEE management. However, existing literature could not capture multi-stakeholder's perspective while identifying crucial for developing policy, especially in emerging economies. The present study fulfils gap by considering an economy, i.e., India. We identified 23 potential through review discussion with domain experts. Subsequently, finalized were analyzed uncover cause-effect relationship using hybrid grey-based decision-making trial evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) approach. Findings revealed that research development capabilities digitization, extended producer responsibility, monitoring illegal import dumping, environmental regulations policies, use green or cleaner technologies recycling recognized as most causal enablers. contributes theoretical knowledge categorizing under different frameworks. can also assist policymakers, practitioners, manufacturers framing policies related circular economy meet goals 2030.