• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Resources Recycling Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.164-167
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• 2006

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Resources Recycling Conference
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.231-236
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• 2005

• Resources Recycling
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.17-24
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• 2016

This study aims at evaluating environmental impacts on recycling process of used small household appliances. The recycling process mainly consists of manual dismantling, crushing and various sorting processes to effectively recover valuable resources and to minimize environmental impact. In this study, life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology is applied to analyze major environmental parameters such as GWP, ADP, POCP, EP, etc. One of the major impact categories on the weight basis in the recycling process is global warming (GWP) 57.1%, next to ADP 35.4% and POCP 4.8%, respectively. As a result of environmental impact on recovery of valuable resources/ton, the GWP of plastics for ABS is highest (33.7%) compared to ferrous metals (9.4%). The effects of environmental and economical benefit are also analyzed to compare with the amount of virgin materials to be recycled by recycled materials. In addition, recycled materials are also more economical in comparison to virgin materials due to the environmental avoiding effect by recycling. In conclusion, the key environmental issues related to the recycling of e-wastes are analyzed and therefore, the effective recycling process will contribute to mitigate global warming potential in the near future.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.3-5
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• 2005

On July 5,2002 the Law Concerning Recycling of End-of Life Vehicles popularly known as the "Automobile Recycling Law" was enacted in Japan. This paper examines the features of this Law, reasons why the Law was brought into existence, and its predicted impacts on the automobile industry. Pursuant to the Law, the current automobile recycling system was replaced by a new one in January 1, 2005.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.3-11
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• 2009

Recently efficient recycling of natural resource has been raised many people's interest with global warming issue. This study is focused mainly on main content of automobile recycling regulation and current situation of each nations including EU which is firstly acted. Also we were considering for adequate way to make better resource recycling condition and reduce Environment burden.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.42-46
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• 1997

The paper reviews various aspects of recycling of used PET bottles. First, it lists the kinds of PET bottles and the amounts used in Korea. It also reviews the recychng pallcics and culrent recycling status of various countncs such as the USA, Tawan. Japm and Karca. A brief flowsheel of recycling process for PET bottles is prescntzd. Problzms assodated with recychng thesc bottlcs arc discussed and various impravements rcqu~red in make such a recycling process better are also suggested and d~scussed.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.248-255
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• 2013

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to define the level of recycling standards and its process in paper scrap. As pollution is increased by improperly treated paper scrap, the government has recently strengthened the management of the paper scrap. Methods: In this study, the current status of paper scrap recycling was investigated through a 2012 field survey, and the classification and recycling standards for paper scrap in developed countries and institutions were also investigated through a literature review in order to introduce optimal recycling standards. Results: As a result, the contents of contaminants were identified as the most important recycling standard, and the contents of contaminants in paper scrap was measured at less than 1.0% at most companies. The recycling standard for paper scrap was determined to be below 3% contaminants in the case of paper and 5% in the case of board. In this study, recycling stage was determined by considering regulations on resources and practices in the field. Conclusions: The recycling standard for paper scrap was determined to be below 3% and 5% contaminants for paper and board, respectively.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.70-81
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• 2009

The patents were searched to investigate the trend and the direction of technologies about the recycling of WEEE (waste electric and electronic equipment). Database was collected from WIPS site, and then 223 patents were selected by investigating abstracts. The patents from 1986 to 2007 were analyzed according to countries, international patent classification (IPC), companies, technologies, and recycling-target materials. The most patents were applied in Japan and by Japan companies. Patents about physical pretreatment technology are the most among the patents of the WEEE recycling technologies. Patents about printed circuit boards among target materials are the most because of its high value-added.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Resources Recycling Conference
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• 1996.04a
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• pp.11-43
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• 1996

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Resources Recycling Conference
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• 1993.03a
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• pp.15.2-15
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• 1993