In order to combat the low collection rates, we analyzed collection programs already in place and found the parts of the programs that worked the best. From this and a survey of WPI’s students, we developed several recommendations to increase collection. We also developed an iPhone app to enable users to find e-waste collection boxes on campus or to locate recycling centers in their area. The overall goal is to increase collection rates and secure the required precious materials for electronics production.

Creator

• Ling, Zhuohao
• Frick, Chas
• Norton, John
• Picard, Nicholas
• Spurgeon, Will

Contributors

• Apelian, Diran

Subject

• Recover, Reuse, and Recycle: Building a Lasting World

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Language

• English

Identifier

• GPS1319

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-01-01

Resource type

• Poster

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• Creative Commons BY-NC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International