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  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Social Science

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  • Current circular economy (CE) transitions often rely on top-down approaches.
  • Effective e-waste reduction requires integrated solutions beyond just technological advancements.
  • Mobile phones represent a significant source of e-waste with valuable recoverable materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel closed-loop product service system (PSS) for recovering valuable metals and components from mobile phone circuit boards.
  • To explore a multidisciplinary approach to the CE, contrasting it with current top-down strategies.
  • To holistically address challenges and opportunities in e-waste management and resource recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Development of enabling technologies and materials for component and metal recovery.
  • Integration of technological solutions with considerations for component lifetimes and customer interaction.
  • Inclusion of environmental life cycle assessment and social impact analysis within the PSS framework.
  • Focus on mobile phones as a case study for a circular economy product service system.

Main Results:

  • A novel PSS framework was conceptualized to facilitate the recovery of valuable functional components and metals from e-waste.
  • The research highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating citizen roles and customer engagement.
  • Enabling technologies and materials for enhanced recovery and product durability were explored.
  • The study emphasizes a multifaceted understanding of 'value' within the CE context.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary, product service system (PSS) approach is crucial for effective circular economy (CE) implementation in e-waste management.
  • Holistic solutions must integrate technological innovation with considerations for product lifespan, user behavior, and societal impact.
  • Understanding diverse perspectives of 'value' is essential for advancing sustainable resource management and reducing environmental impact.
  • The proposed PSS offers a pathway to mitigate e-waste challenges and recover valuable resources from products like mobile phones.