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ENVIRONMENTAL LABELING OF ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (EEE) IN FRANCE: INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 June 2023

Axelle Noémie Bertrand ,
Tom Bauer ,
Carole Charbuillet ,
Martin Bonte ,
Marie Voyer  and
Nicolas Perry
Axelle Noémie Bertrand*
Affiliation:
Arts et Métiers, CNRS, Université de Bordeaux, I2M Bordeaux, F-33405 Talence Cedex, France Qweeko, 150 rue Mondenard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Tom Bauer
Affiliation:
Arts et Métiers, CNRS, Université de Bordeaux, I2M - site de Chambéry, F-73375 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
Carole Charbuillet
Affiliation:
Arts et Métiers, CNRS, Université de Bordeaux, I2M - site de Chambéry, F-73375 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
Martin Bonte
Affiliation:
Qweeko, 150 rue Mondenard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Marie Voyer
Affiliation:
Qweeko, 150 rue Mondenard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Nicolas Perry
Affiliation:
Arts et Métiers, CNRS, Université de Bordeaux, I2M Bordeaux, F-33405 Talence Cedex, France
*
Bertrand, Axelle Noémie, Arts et Métiers, France, [email protected]

Abstract

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The current regulatory framework for Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) is changing and now requires manufacturers to disclose the environmental performance of their products. This means that manufacturers must perform a life cycle analysis (LCA) on their entire range of products. An LCA is a recognized and standardized methodology for assessing the environmental impact of activities. However, communicating this information to consumers is challenging because it can be complicated.

Despite this challenge, there is currently no common standard for communicating environmental information to consumers. The objective of this study is to explore the best practices for conveying environmental information. To achive this, a review of current environmental labeling approaches and recommendations available in the literature is conducted. Additionally, consumer requirements are collected and analyzed through a questionnaire that employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. The information collected is then used to develop the best practices for implementing environmental labeling for EEE.

Keywords

Design managementCircular economyComplexityenvironmental displayelectrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 3: ICED23 , July 2023 , pp. 1665 - 1674
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