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Journal article
Repackaging: An opportunity for environmentally conscious manufacturers
International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design & Manufacturing, Vol.11(4), pp.28-37
11
2003
Abstract
The environmentally conscious design and manufacturing hierarchy is an important component of sustainable development. One of the tenants of this hierarchy promotes waste minimization prior to recycling. For such products as electrical and electronic hardware, and for products, which contain hazardous materials, waste minimization is an important means of reducing the volume of life cycle waste and reducing the exposure of hazardous substances to the environment. Numerous integrated repair and recycling centers exist which seek to exploit opportunities to reuse products before recycling them. Nonetheless, in situations where products are of low value, little support exists in helping such integrated facilities to recover salvageable products from damaged products for repackaging or recycling. In this paper, we present a case study in which we apply a new decision-making tool to manage inventory, which may be either repackaged or recycled. With a collaborator who repackages fluorescent lamps salvaged from damaged packaging, we demonstrate the tool’s ability to significantly reduce waste and simultaneously reduce the consumption and exposure of mercury to the environment.
Details
- Title
- Repackaging
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design & Manufacturing, Vol.11(4), pp.28-37
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- E C M Press; United States
- Series
- 11
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090617606600
- Academic Unit
- Business Administration; Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business
- Language
- English