Designing Closed-loop Supply Chains : Implementation of the WEEE directive in the UK

摘要

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive impacts retailers of electronicudand electric equipment across the European Union. However, there are differences betweenudsolutions developed at country level. As a consideration of the various models of closed-loopudsupply chain can be valuable, this paper presents the implementation of the WEEE directive inudthe UK, concentrating on the role of retailers and cooperation with logistics providers inuddesigning cost-effective and sustainable solution for electronic and electric waste. It is anudimportant case, since the British model seems to be effective: According to BERR estimations, inud2007 in the UK, 7kg of WEEE was collected per head of population, against a 4kg target set byudthe EU.