A comprehensive and quantitative Eco-efficiency concept for end-of-life consumer electronics is developed at the TU Delft. It addresses the key question in setting up take-back systems for discarded consumer electronics: How much environmental improvement can be realized per amount of money invested? This paper highlights the latest results of applying the concept in practice on the implementation the European WEEE Directive (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment). The aim is to show how short, medium and long term developments in applying electronic waste policies should look like, based on this Eco-efficiency thinking. In this paper, the outcomes of the QWERTY/EE concept, (Quotes for environmentally WEighted RecyclabiliTY and Eco-Efficiency) on the current European waste policy situation are discussed. Based on this, generic rules and strategies are presented which are applicable for the start and further development of take-back and recycling systems for electronic products.
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