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Cost-Effective analysis for critical raw materials’ recovery from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Machairas Panagiotis

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This thesis focuses on the economic and technical assessment of recovery processes for critical raw materials in the generated electronic and electrical equipment waste. Focusing at the same time on a) the industrial requirements of the Green Transition and b) the corresponding requirements implied by the respective European investment guide in order to strengthen the policy (4Rs) of the Green Deal at a practical level, the presented cost-benefit analysis is structured. Given that we are going through a period of constantly increasing demand for critical raw materials, while at the same time, a risk is identified in their supply chain, the aim of the cost-effective analysis is to assess the degree of sustainability for the recovery and reuse processes. Based on an indicative ergonomic design for the recovery of critical raw materials from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the methodology for calculating the total installation and operation costs is presented. Subsequently, the estimated profit from the disposal of the recovered critical raw materials back on the market to meet industrial needs is evaluated. Finally, economic and technical performance indicators and conclusions are presented that support the strengthening of the action plan for the recovery, recycling, and reuse of critical raw materials while at the same time contributing to the reduction of the volume of waste generated in the context of Sustainable Development.

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