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LIFE14 ENV/GR/000858 The LIFE REWEEE Project ‐ Development and demonstration of WEEE Prevention and Reuse Paradigms K. Lasaridi 1 , C. Chroni 1 , K. Abeliotis 1 , M. Intzeler 2 , Ch. Angelakopoulos 2 1. Harokopio University, Athens, Greece 2. Appliances Recycling S.A., Greece The “ReWeee” project (LIFE14 ENV/GR/000858) is 60% co ‐ funded by the European LIFE + Environment programe

Identification of the problem The growing generation of Electrical and Electronic Waste (WEEE)

Main impacts Recycling Loss of energy and natural resources Generation of new Waste generation EEE Environmentally Environmentally incorrect management incorrect management Impacts on human health Impact on environment Impacts on economy

EEE generation (put on the market)  Put on the market: «Quantities of EEE put on the market by EEE producers 1990 2000 2010 2015 Worldwide: 19.5 Mtn Worldwide: 34 Mtn Worldwide: 57,4 Mtn Worldwide: 76,1 Mtn Europe: 5,8 Μ tn Europe: 8.6 Μ tn Europe: 11.7 Μ tn Europe: 13,7 Μ tn Greece: 0.144 Mtn Greece: 0,114 Mtn Source: Step E ‐ waste prevention, Take back systems Design and Policy Approaches, 2015

Life Cycle Assessment of EEE (LCA) Resources Treatment process of WEEE Material production Transportation process of WEEE Iron Glass Ι Plastic Metals Generation of a new appliance New appliance for use Old appliance/waste Collection system of WEEE

Predicted annual WEEE generation from EEE which were put on the market in 2005 Η . Η . Ε . Η . Η . Ε A. Η . Η . Ε Χρήση , Αποθήκευση , Put on the market Παραγωγή Επαναχρησιμοποίηση Έτος : Ν Έτος : Ν + Χ Διάρκεια ζωής : Χ “Product Lifespan” Short life: • Mobile phones • Laptops Medium • Washing machines Televisions • Long life Refrigerators • • Tools Πηγές : (W)EEE Mass balance and market structure in Belgium, 2013 Study on the quantification of (WEEE) in France, 2013

LIFE ReWeee at a glance Title Duration “Development and demonstration of Waste of Electrical and January 2016 – June 2019 Electronic Equipment Prevention and Reuse Paradigms (3.5 years) – REWEEE” Project’s objective Design and implementation of WEEE Budget prevention and reuse strategy 2,161,405 € Areas of implementation  Greece “ReWeee” project (LIFE14  Belgium ENV/GR/000858) is 60% co ‐ funded by the European LIFE + Environment programe Coordinator Beneficiaries

Target groups Public Stakeholders relevant to WEEE Citizens Management chain of WEEE and EEE repair

Stakeholders  Ministry of Environment and Energy  Implementation of standards, development of a suitable legislative framework  WEEE Forum – WEEELabex  Information provision, dissemination of the project’s results  Local Authorities  Operation of WEEE sorting facilities, raising awareness  Environmental NGOs  Raising awareness campaigns, dissemination of the project’s results  Stakeholders in the field of “preparation for reuse” of the WEEE and EEE repair  Implementation of standards, feedback  Consumers’ unions  Information on prevention, preparation for reuse

Expected results  The development and operation of two WEEE sorting facilities, the first of their kind in Greece, one in the Greater Athens Area and one in Thessaloniki  The pilot operation of the abovementioned sorting facilities with category 4 WEEE.  The development of an EU‐wide applicable methodology and tools for measuring WEEE reuse and preparation for reuse, that could assist Member States in national reporting and the EU in setting relevant compulsory standards in future legislation  The accurate mapping of the baseline situation on WEEE reuse and preparation for reuse in Greece, which is currently mainly based on informal, small‐scale private entrepreneurial initiatives  A set of specifications, protocols, technical requirements and Guides based on Best Available Techniques (BAT) for the entire “preparation for reuse” cycle.  The development of tools to promote WEEE prevention at the consumer level, through increasing awareness and opportunities for reliable repair;  Defined parameters to characterize the environmental, economic and social impact of the process of preparing selected EEE streams for re‐use, through the implementation of LCA and social LCA methodologies and tools;  Eventual improved implementation of the new WEEE Directive and the national legislation.

Action Β .1: Design and develop assessment tools and methodologies For the reliable and comparable measurement of WEEE reuse & preparation for reuse at the EU ‐ level  Questionnaires, meetings, visits Action Β .2: Development of a Consultation Forum with structured regular working meetings, including all relevant stakeholders in Greece, to promote and monitor WEEE prevention & preparation for reuse Aims : • Participation of at least 20 stakeholders • 12 meetings

Action Β .3: Mapping WEEE Mapping WEEE reuse & preparation for reuse practices and initiatives in Greece, using the methodologies developed in B1, to enable reliable assessment of the baseline situation Action Β .4: Develop specifications & technical requirements based on Best Available Techniques For the entire “preparation for reuse” cycle, to be adopted by the relevant regulatory body in Greece (HRA), to enable smooth facilities permitting and assure quality of reused EEE

CEN CENELEC / EN Standards 50614 Preparing for re-use 50574-1 . Cooling and freezing requirements (50625-2-3) published 50574-2 . TS on C&F (to become: 50625-3-4) 50625-1 . General treatment requirements 50625-2-1 . Lamps requirements 50625-2-2 . Displays requirements 50625-2-3 . Cooling and freezing requirements 50625-2-4 . Photovoltaic panels requirements 50625-3-1 . General Technical Specification 50625-3-2 . Lamps Technical Specification 50625-3-3 .Displays Technical Specification 50625-3-4 .C&F Technical Specification 50625-3-5 .PV panels Technical Specification 50625-4 Collection and Logistics requirements (TS) 50625-5 End-processing fractions (TS)

Χρονοδιάγραμμα Προδιαγραφών CEN CENELEC / EN Standards 2014 2015 2016 2012 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 50574-1. C&F requirements (to become 50625-2-3) 50574-2. TS on C&F (to become: 50625-3-4) 50625-1. General treatment requirements 50625-2-1. Lamps requirements 50625-2-2. Displays requirements 50625-2-3. Cooling and freezing requirements 50625-2-4. Photovoltaic panels requirements 50625-3-1. General Technical Specification 50625-3-2. Lamps Technical Specification 50625-3-3.Displays Technical Specification 50625-3-4.C&F Technical Specification 50625-3-5.PV panels Technical Specification 50625-4. Collection and Logistics requirements 50625-5. End processing fractions requirements 50614. Re-use requirements 50625-6 TR alignment report planned published

Action Β .5: Design, develop & operate two WEEE sorting centres • In Athens & Thessaloniki, in cooperation with local authorities. • The sorting centres will be integrated with existing preparation for reuse activities, which will be further supported and integrated within the ECYCLE WEEE management organisation activities

Action Β .6: Promote & support of the WEEE prevention culture in Greece Through the: i) design & development of a Collaborative web ‐ based Platform for EEE donation and exchange in the context of the action “DO NOT THROUGH, DONATE” of the proposed National Waste Prevention Plan, and ii) organisation of six “Repair Events”

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