Mechanical Engineering Group, BITS-Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan 333 031, India.
Waste Manag. 2010 Mar;30(3):483-91. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2009.09.024. Epub 2009 Oct 25.
The purpose of this study is to construct an approach and a methodology to estimate the future outflows of electronic waste (e-waste) in India. Consequently, the study utilizes a time-series multiple lifespan end-of-life model proposed by Peralta and Fontanos for estimating the current and future quantities of e-waste in India. The model estimates future e-waste generation quantities by modeling their usage and disposal. The present work considers two scenarios for the approximation of e-waste generation based on user preferences to store or to recycle the e-waste. This model will help formal recyclers in India to make strategic decisions in planning for appropriate recycling infrastructure and institutional capacity building. Also an extension of the model proposed by Peralta and Fontanos is developed with the objective of helping decision makers to conduct WEEE estimates under a variety of assumptions to suit their region of study. During 2007-2011, the total WEEE estimates will be around 2.5 million metric tons which include waste from personal computers (PC), television, refrigerators and washing machines. During the said period, the waste from PC will account for 30% of total units of WEEE generated.
本研究旨在构建一种方法和方法论，以估计印度未来的电子废物（e-waste）流出量。因此，本研究利用了 Peralta 和 Fontanos 提出的时间序列多寿命期末模型，用于估计印度目前和未来的电子废物数量。该模型通过对电子废物的使用和处置进行建模，来估计未来电子废物的产生量。目前的工作考虑了两种基于用户偏好的存储或回收电子废物的情况，来近似电子废物的产生。该模型将帮助印度的正规回收商在规划适当的回收基础设施和机构能力建设方面做出战略决策。还提出了对 Peralta 和 Fontanos 模型的扩展，目的是帮助决策者根据其研究区域的不同假设进行 WEEE 估计。在 2007-2011 年期间，电子废物的总量估计将约为 250 万吨，其中包括个人电脑（PC）、电视、冰箱和洗衣机的废物。在上述期间，PC 废物将占总 WEEE 产生量的 30%。
