firsts Laney TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE WHO IS STEP? ‘STEP SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS ‘STEP STRUCTURE THE STEERING COMMITTEE AREAS INTRODUCTION AREA: POLICY POLICY PROJECTS * Legislative principles: e-waste policy in the developing world © Transboundary movements: a controversy mapping approach AREA: REDESIGN AREA: REUSE REUSE PROJECTS © Person in the Port: tracking flows of e-waste * Impact of waste legislation on transboundary movements of electronics destined for reuse * E-waste management in Ethiopia eroar 12 13 13 4 15 16fun AREA: RECYCLE RECYCLE PROJECTS ‘© Collection and recyciing schemes in developing countries ‘* The CRT challenge AREA: CAPACITY BUILDING CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS ‘+ E-waste training materials: Step toolkit ‘* Address project: quantifying and mapping e-waste flows E-WASTE WORLD MAP PUBLICATIONS BUDGET AND FINANCES MEMBERSHIP MEMBERS - STEP AROUND THE WORLD ‘THE STEP INITIATIVE - DISCLAIMER 18 19 24 23 24 27 28 32first Led PREFACE Metals and materia provide the foundation of the ‘iobal economy. Our intemet connections rely on silicon glass in ber optic cables. Bulcsngs depend (on a ready supply of concrete and wood. Hard disk drives, wind tubines and electic vehicles ‘noed rare earth matals for maximum perlormance. Materials are aso fite, and their distribution on Earth is not uniform. Mary materials, such as the rare earth metals, ae critically scarce. What's ‘more, the extraction and refning of materials into ‘components and products is extremely eneroy intensive, and these processes ae often monopo- lized by @ handful of counties. ‘As population and welfare increase, demand for [products end services also generally increases, though @ decouping of these two trends has ‘been observed in a fow countries. What has emerged is that ainear economy does not facifate a sustainable use of materials. Worse, this model can resut in adverse environmental impacts, including damage to ecosystems and potent greenhouse emissions. One alternative is a crcular economy. Circular economies promote the harvesting of secondary components. and ‘materials in our urban mines trom discarded pro- ‘ducts and scrap. The economic opportunites and fervrormental benefits of 8 circular economy are staggering. In the European Union, 60 per cent of discarded materials curreity enter a landfill or an incinerator ‘This iustrates a significant loss of value as well {8s a missed opportunity to recover materials with ‘minimal envronmentalimpact compared to mining In fact, a circular economy inthe European Union VALUE OF THE E-WASTE FLOW Sao CTE ST B 85% $ 40.6 billionTHE STEP INITIATIVE ‘would lead to a 48 per cent reduction in carbon errissions ty 2090 and an 83 per cent reducton by 2050, compared to 2012 levels. Furthermore, European Union dependence on primary material Imports would decrease by 32 per cent in 2030 ‘and by 53 per cent by 2060. For these reasons, attractive croular economy strategies have per- rmeated energy, resource and environmental policy ‘iscussions in the European Union and worldwide. ‘As appetite has continued to increase for electro- rics, their wastes could play a substantial ole in 2 circular economy. According to UNU, 42 mifon ‘tonnes of e-waste with a value of EUR 48 billon lett the global economy in 2014, but only 18 per Cent - oF 6.5 millon tonnes — was formally colect- 6d and treated. Ths signifies @ considerable material and value loss, but i also offers a wake- Up call to al electronics stakeholders participants, ranging from policymakers and consumers. to crignal equpment manufacturers and recyciers. In. 2015, the Step network continued colaborating on projects in order to deiver e-waste solutions that wil contrbute to the ckcular economy know ledge base. For example, Step members are participating in a Person in the Port project to Quantity and characterize imports of e-waste in the Port of Lagos. Results wil expose leak- ‘ges in the end-oF-ife (EOL) e-waste valve chain ‘and enable polcymakers to design strategies 10 stymie iogal exports. A cooperation with the Ethiopian government and the Unted Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Continued in the fal project phase in 2015 with Graft e-waste legislation and the estabishment of a demanvfacturing facity that wil recover and recycle e-waste, Step members also finalized the Business Pian Calculation Tool, one component Of the Step Tookit. Recyclers wil be able to se the Calculation Too! in combination with the forthcoming Dismanting Guide to determine how to sale and economicaly dismante e-waste and how thei business can remain proftable. Final the Step Ewaste World Map and quantification actives usrated the size and inerent oppor- ‘unity ofthe global e-waste stream by quantiving ‘lobal sales, stocks and flows by courty. We hope you wil enjoy exploring our Stap objeo- tives and learring about Step activites in 2015. We also look forward to receiving your feedback Cr intereet in joining the Step network. Regards, ‘Chair Step Steering Committee ‘Step Executve Secretaryfirst Led WHO IS STEP? DIVERSE MEMBERS } (ure cycLe apPRoacH J ( ROBUST RESULTS The Solving the e-waste problem (Step) Initiative emerged in 2004 as an indepen: ‘dent, mutti-stakehoicer platform for designing strategies that address all dimensions of electronics in an increasingly digitized word, The Step mission is to apply an integrated, science-rooted approach to create salient ‘solutions to global e-waste challenges along the entire electronics ie cycle. ‘Step focuses its projects and activities on five le cycle areas, which are carried out by its ‘diverse member network. Project results sup: ort two broad domains: (1) reduce adverse ‘environmental and human impacts resulting from improper e-waste management and (2) implement the waste hierarchy by reducing the generation of e-waste, promoting reuse ‘and supporting material recovery. In this rspect, Step steers international e-waste ialogue by championing the Initiative’s Inherent, independent attributes: © Multi-stakeholder network: The diver sty of the Step Initiative enables a truly Comprehensive colaboration that incorpo- rates global perspectives and expertise from industry, government, recyclers, civil society & NGOs, research & academia and international organizations. © Life cycle orientation: The electronics lite cycle is reflected in the fve Ife cycle areas: Policy and Legislation, Redesign, Reuse, Recycle and Capacty Building. © Robust outputs: The scientiic rigor of Step research and capacity bulking pro- Jects fosters cogent results that inform Sound and unbiased policymaking, resilient ‘management systems and dynamic busi- ness models.THE STEP INITIATIVE STEP SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS Number of members, disaggregated into member type: Governmental Organizations: 4 NGOs: 8 International Organizations: 10 Research and Academia: 14 6 Recyclers: members | industry/Business: 9 Number of research and capacity building projects: Currently running: 13 Completed projects: 51 Number of publications: Total completed: 31 Total in progress: 3 err ry port a Sy ons ons projects projects Number of E-waste Academies: across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia Media: Press Coverage from 1000+ news outlets, translated into 30+ languages, reaching 85+ countries [Te ie a ae a Ce Nae etd Cee ome melee) Global analysis of e-waste generated and legislation: The Step E-waste World Map contains the following data E-waste generated of 183 countries E-waste legislation/standards of 65 countriesfirst Led STEP STRUCTURE COffcialy nunched at the UN Secretariat in 2007, the Step inves now guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SOs) of the UN, and tis hosted by the global think tank anc sclentiic training body of he UN System the Untad Nations University (UN. Embedded in the UNU Sustainable Cycles Programme hosted by the Vice Rectorate in Europe, the Step Secretariat is located at the UN ‘Campus in Bonn, Germany. The Step Secretariat ‘coordinates and administers the StapIntiative and fensures a steady and succinct information tow ‘among Step members. The Step vison is realized through Step projects which are managed by indi- vidual Step members and fall under one ofthe five Ite cycle arses: Five Step knowledge hubs have been established throughout the world, where Step Regional Focal Pints (RFPs) lnk members and e-waste activities in coresponding regions. They also spotight Step achievernents and increase Step visiblity world- wide. The chief Step decision-making body is the General Assembly, comprising all Step members. ‘The General Assembly meets at least once per year in order to discuss the previous year’ project ‘actives and outputs, vote on new members and stabs the Step work plan for the coming year. fe eS ==) A CONTHE STEP INITIATIVE THE STEERING COMMITTEE: ton Ural, Nation! ‘Center for Elctonce Recyeingfirst Led AREAS INTRODUCTION ‘The e-waste challenge is complex. The produc- tion, consumption and disposal of electronics encompasses extensive supply chains and a vaviely of participants. Sound, salient e-waste solutions thet reduce adverse impacts and support a circular economy require a coordinated, systems-oriented governance structure where all relevant particpants are engaged. THE STEP AREAS. ‘Step comprehensively confronts the e-waste emma from all angles. The Intative effcaciously identifies pressing e-waste hot spots in each of its lie cycle areas: © Policy, @ Redesign, @ Reuse, @ Recycle, @ Capacty Buln Policy and Capacity Bulking represent cross- ‘cutting areas. Their projects mantain iterate relationships with activites under Redesign, Reuse ‘and Recycle, establish vital fescback and imorove- ment oops and produce robust Step resuits.Bin sli= Led PUTS NN lomo ey olen © Transboundary movements of used ecroncs (© Policy principle for sound WEEE legisiation in developing countries rote. E-waste © Bevamin Halefirsts Laney AREA: POLICY Global electronics legislative efforts have accslera- ted over the years as a result of increasing weltare and a growing appetite for electronics. As more ‘and more people obtain access to electronics ~ ‘such as laptops and sophisticated medical devi- ‘css = they also become plugged into a collective ‘jobal pulse and improve ther qualities of ite, Blectroncs require a range of materials and ener- ‘9y for their functionality — both at production ‘and curing their use. Electronics also become waste. To cope with an increased “electronics metabolism’, legislative frameworks lay down blueprints to minimize sectronics hazards and HAZARDS: © improper EOL management of toxic appiances and components © tiegal e-waste dumping in developing countries © Lack of ownership and responsiity ‘maximize inherent opportunities. According to the ‘Step E-waste World Map, 63 countries now have ther preliminary or fralized e-waste legisiation in place, while some countries have requested ‘Step expertise to assist in policy design. ‘Due to increasing requests from developing coun- tiles, Step responded in 2018/2016 by pooling together the diverse knowledge of its member network to establish customizable e-waste policy piers, which are especialy useful for developing ‘countries. Step is also evaluating the senstive transboundary movement debate to gauge and measure perception on this pivotal issue. ‘OPPORTUNITIES: ‘© Employment openings (© Rocovery of (scarce/valuable) matoriaks ‘and embodied energy (© Extended ifespans and reuse of electronics (© Remanuiacturing STEP POLICY RESULTS wore Brehm Eres sect aPOLICY PROJECTS LEGISLATIVE PRINCIPLES: E-WASTE POLICY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD Objective: Establish a repository of standardized policy principles bulking on lessons from both the developed world and the developing world Inthe past, Step has developed tallored recom- mendations on raft e-waste legisation, most Totably informing the governments of Gnana ‘and Ngera. The Initiative also reached out to ‘the European Union during the WEEE Directive Recast. Emerging ftom the increasing country Consultations and requests from national govern ‘ments exposed an urgeat need for an accessitle ‘aut of vetted regulatory principles vital to the evelopment of sound e-waste legisation. The poloy principles created in ths project group will support governments in the developing word 2s they form e-waste policy. The Step palicy princo- les wal buid on the chalenges and experiences of both the developed word and the developing wor Methodology estabished ~ Policy principles currently being finaizes » Final results to be published in a ‘Step Write Paper in 2016 TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENTS: A CONTROVERSY MAPPING APPROACH Objective: Foster a less-polarzed international ‘e-waste debate and a betternformed public perception ofthe e-waste dllemma using ‘controversy mapping ‘The sensitive transboundary movement (TM) dialogue is polarzing. Is the developed word exporting responsibilty and dumping e-waste Under the guise of reuse, or are functioning used ‘electronics cestined for reuse facittatng access fo the intemet, mobile banking and communication networks in the developing word? Ditlerent part ‘pants and exper along the value chain possess ‘contradictory postions on the issue. The need for better understanding of the issues as well as the actors involved in transboundary disputes was identified. This project is therefore using conto: versy mapping to map and link the issues and actors involved in TEM dsputes. 7 Inventory of key statements and actors completed Research protocol established by ‘Memorial University + Mapping and characterization exercise ongong + Finaized TBM Controversy Map and ‘Step Greon Paper in 2016first Led AREA: REDESIGN Design decisions can influence the environmental impacts of electronics along the entire value chain. Products containing hazardous materials in their design, such as mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs ‘or brominated-fame-retardant plastics, must be handled and treated approprataly at FOL. ‘The concepts of dematerialzation and eco-efici- ‘ency are design strategies that condone the "do more with less” philosophy and decouple resource use and environmental impacts with growth. This is evident in the miniaturization shift in gadgets observed in PCs which have become smaler land lighter compared to madels from 20 years ago. Finally, the ease with which e-waste can be ‘dsmantied and recycled can be influenced by upstream design choices and has been addressed by techniques, such as design for recycing (04F). For example, discouraging glue in electronics ‘design nas made dismanting practices easier and ick, STEP REDESIGN RESULTS 555500056THE STEP INITIATIVE AREA: REUSE “The Step defriton of reuse bus onthe foundation Of the waste hierarcy and refers to the extension ‘of He of a product and its subsequent reuse, Reuse ‘of electronics and/or components has been subse- ‘quently identifed as both (1) the avoidance of waste ‘generation and (2) the curbing of material and energy requirements. necessary for manutacturng @ new Product, which are reclaced by the reused product. By reusing discarded but functioning electronic, ‘the developing world can connect to the global ‘digital pulse and take advantage of a range of services, such as distance learring, onine banking ‘and social media. However these reused products wilreach their second EOL, and cten, the developing ‘counties benefitng from thelr reuse lack legisla- tion and capacty to manage the e-waste flow. The Practice of legaly exsortngnon-functoning e-waste 10 developing countries under the guse of reuse (Lo., sham reuse) adds more complexity to the reuse dscussion and has polarized various actors ‘round the issue. STEP REUSE RESULTS For this reason, Step has mobilized its “Reuse ‘Coaltion” to further explore the transboundary ‘movement frontier against a neutral founda- tion. Step teamed up with the US Enironmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2018 and carried out fieldwork in the Port of Lagos. In this project, the team sampled shipments and ascertained quant- ‘abe and statistical insights nto the size of e-waste ‘moving ftom the developed word to Nigeria. This ‘work willbe folowed up in 2016 through a colabo- ration withthe German government. In 2016, Step will aso cluster transboundary movement perspec- tives to actors using controversy mapping. Seppewcore Sareea = enna Polacofirsts Laney REUSE PROJECTS PERSON IN THE PORT: TRACKING FLOWS OF E-WASTE Objective: Quantiy and characterize the flows of ‘e-waste in the port of Lagos Ports are vital transit arteries through which thou- sands of containers pass daly bringing goods = including electronics ~ into the homes of con- ‘sumers. Ports pump goods through the goal ‘economy, and they can also function as. hubs ‘wher ilegal goods pass, such as the shipment of ‘e-waste from the developed world to developing ‘countries. E-waste shipments can go undetected ‘simply due tothe volume of containers and lacking enforcement resources. in partnership with — and funded by - the US EPA, Step developed and imolementes the Person in the Por (PIP) project in Lagos, Nigeria. This project armed to character- ize the imports of e-waste including the quantity, type, origin, qualty and functionality. Step worked closely win Nigerian authorities to gain access to the port and shipment containers. The German Federal Ministy for Economic Cooperation and Development is funding a 2016 follow-up Person in the Port project to buld on and complement the 2015 resus. Data generated wil shed ight on the ‘quantities of llegal e-waste and exporter-importer networks, and it wil enable authories to design ‘more robust strategies gong forward. {7 Inception meeting with Nigerian Customs, ‘Authority, Nigerian Port Authority and Nigeria Ministry for Environment held / Data collection over 10 months completed “Project group assessing the cata resuts “+ Person inthe Pot ll wth the German ‘government to begin in 2016 © Klaus Wilke: Views ofthe Nigeria projectTHE STEP INITIATIVE IMPACT OF WASTE LEGISLATION ON ‘TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENTS OF ELECTRONICS DESTINED FOR REUSE Objective: Offer recommendations to optimize Jegslaton regarcing the transboundary movement of e-waste and further strengthen refurbishment and reuse ettorts "Media attention and academic reports have ilumi- nated the increase in legal shipments of e-waste to developing countries as well as ther adverse ‘environmental impacts. The realty is more com- plex than this simple narrative which has thus {ar largely neglected the role and significance of reuse. A Step project Group set out to investigate ‘current transboundary legislation and measure ‘their effectiveness; measure benef of reuse and refurbishment; carry out reuse case studies; and formulate solutions that will strengthen current ‘transboundary policy end promote reuse and refurbishment. Resuits demonstrated that there is ‘2 substantial e-waste trade in the developed and ‘developing warld, This contradicts the message purported by environmental NGOs. The study also identfed how confusion between waste and non ‘waste can discourage relurbishment and reuse in the absence of a global standard for reuse. Green Paper published in Janvay 2016 E-WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ETHIOPIA Objective: Estabish an e-waste management system in Ethiopia to ensure proper EOL handling 2 the national ICT sector grows ‘The information and communications technolo- gy (CT) and electronics sectors are growing in Ethiopia and the products they create wil one day become waste. In response, Stop nas colaborated with UNDO and UNU ina Global Envronment Facittyfunded plot project to engage Ethiopian ‘stakeholders and fecitate the development of @ responsible e-waste management system in the ‘country. The Project Advisory Group has been hel- ping the government to draft legislation and design the system. One chief output is the upgrade of an ‘e-waste cismanting plant (DMA) as formal entry ont for ture waste flows. A fal report on the DMF was completed which offers proposals and recommendations on the folowing: (1) fhancing mechanisms, 2) connection of the DMF to nation: ‘al and internatonal downstream markets, (3) in- ‘creasing colection volumes and (4 ilot projects on ‘e-waste collection fom households. GE funding acquired ¥ Adsésory Group established Equipment for the e-waste cismanting contre (OMF) insted ~ Final traning of DMF workers to take ‘lace ~ E-waste framework legisation inthe ast ‘hase before fnal adoption ~ Complementary drectves to support impending e-waste legislation to be worked outfirst Led AREA: RECYCLE ‘As the global appetite for electronics soars, the urban mine also proportionately swells with gro- ing futur e-waste streams. In 2014, the amount (of e-waste produced totaled 41.8 milion tonnes, ‘and this figue was expected to increase to 43.8 milo tonnes in 2015. However, e-waste isnot ony ‘an ends; it can be harvested to provide materais land @ source of energy to create new products. In 2014, the e-waste fow contained 300 tonnes of {901d, which amounted to EUR 10.4 billon. Once all materais were considered, the value of e-waste ‘generated in 2014 totaled EUR 48 billon, according to UNU, ‘There is also a dark side to e-waste. Taxhs can be released to the environment if handled and ‘treated impropety. For example, inthe same 2014 ‘e-waste stream, there were also 2.2 millon tonnes ‘of hazardous lead-gass, the predominate source ‘of which was old cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors. ‘Also present were 4.400 tonnes of azone- depleting substances, which often originate ftom cootng and tteezing acplances that predate the Monteal Protocol regulation, ‘As the e-waste metabolism speeds up, e-waste pilars have 10 be in place in national collection {and treatment systems in order to recover valuable material and property treat hazardous fractions In 2015, Step responded to this “call for action” by carying out country case stuxies of e-waste systems 10 ofer 12 princples that shoud be ‘addressed when developing an e-waste manage- ment system. Step has also recognized the urgency for CRT lead-glass solstons and wal inventory and ‘assess all exising treatment options, Firal resus wil be avaiable in a white paper and a quick fact sheet, and they wil be dscussed in webinars in 2016. :THE STEP INITIATIVE RECYCLE PROJECTS COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SCHEMES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. Objective: Develop 10 guiding princinles to sup- pot the development of e-waste management in ‘developing countries ‘As welfare increases in the developing world, ‘ppetite for electronic gadgets increases in par- all, AS @ result, many developing countries aim 10 design e-waste legislation, but they often use the “developed-worid model” as a reference point. Because boundary condtions (e.g., socioeco- omic dimensions, market maturity and recycing infrastructures) difer among countries, a “copy and paste policy” does not work. Step identfied the need for broad, customizable guding prin- ‘ciples to be considered in e-waste pokey devel- ‘opment. E-waste reguiation and. management systoms wore evaluated across 13 caso study ‘countries. Common "policy and system” patterns ‘emerged, which were ultimately clustered to form the foundations ofthe 10 guiding princioles. Src) WOE ug Securs pee © Local Framework (© Framowock Constions Operators © Operations © TTarscarency & Accentance © Avaroress 7 Project group established 1 country case study assessments caries cout on e-waste systems 7 SWOT analysis and clustering of common e-waste system successes completed 10 Guiding Princicies published in a White Paper in 2016 STEP RECYCLE RESULTS mages wera Speer STN Sept wets eae ve Sir sac SOO5OS0S0firsts Laney ‘THE CRT CHALLENGE Objective: Develop strategies. to. responsibly ‘manage the cisposal of CAT screens CCRT glass contains 1 to 1.5 kg of lead per screen. Lead 's highly toxic but also increasingly scarce. ‘Attrough CAT screens have been replaced by lighter, less bulky flat screens, CRT screens are ‘curently being stockpiled unt a franced disposal ‘soluton is developed. One legitimate fear is that developing counties wil become the uate CRT ‘siks. In response, Step aims to develop a CRT ‘Solutions Toolbox in a two-step approach: CCRT tubes for recyling © Beniamin Hale 1. lrventory of EOL and recycing options for (CRT gass ang 2. Evaluation of all options using environmental, ‘economic and technical incioatos. ‘Rlecuts wil address all stakeholder groups, incud- ing recyclers, policymakers and producers. More- ‘over, case studies willbe explored to contextualize ‘solitons to national, regional and global scenarios. Fall, the project will explore the global supply- demand dynamics of lead and the potential of secondary lead recovered from CRTs reducing ‘scarcty from primary sources. “7 Workshop held to synthesize expert opinion ‘and knowledge on CRT options + CRT solutions to be pubsshed ina Wmite Paper in 2016 + CAT solutions to be submitted as a ‘conference paper in 2016 * CAT Fact-Shest to be develoned to oer ‘a condensed executive summary + Follow-up CAT activites to be discussed in 1 Step Stakeholder Dialogues webinarTHE STEP INITIATIVE AREA: CAPACITY BUILDING Decision makers are tasked with siting through mountains of often conficting and complex re- search in order to design saund environmental, resource and pubic health poicy. Because the ‘electronics Sector is stil relatvely nascent and ‘continuously evalving, there is a need for (1) con- sistent monitoring of the latest research and (2) ‘translation and interpretation of these findings. At ‘the same time, tnere is also an urgent need forall Participants in the e-waste vatue chain to become plugged into the e-waste knowledge base, from ‘designers to recyciers to consumer. ‘On a global level, Step ensures the knowiedgebase (of poleymakers, scientists, recyciers and consu- ‘mers is enriched. This enables these stakeholders ‘0 develop comprehensive lagsiaton, create resi- ‘ent business models and make informed decisions ‘when discarding scrap. Stap builds on its diverse network to corwert e-waste resus rom Step pro jects into traiing material, which hes supported ‘the development of the UNU E-waste Academy {or poicymakers and recyclers (EWAM) and for researchers (EWAS). ‘Over the past year, Step developed a tookkt that ‘contains different traning material for recyclers ‘and other downstream e-waste participants. As part of the took, Step developed an open-source piece of business modeling software that enables tecycers to evaluate the economic viabilty of ther business plans attr inputting their own revenue ‘and costs. Additonal, using its quantification ‘ramework, Step continued to model and charac- tofze the size of electronic sales, stocks and associated wastes which s publicly availabe in the ‘Step E-waste World Meo. STEP CAPACITY BUILDING RESULTS se at hasory- arto zskramscory- ELBSEbGS teeny petmewkacy Sacer ey Soeeetanoe Neamatacr neefissile CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS E-WASTE TRAINING MATERIALS: STEP TOOL-KIT Objective: Sucport e-waste practitioners in the sound management of e-waste by offeing a com- [prohensive, tractive set of raining tools Because a comprehensive and easy how-to guide is missing for e-waste practitoners, Step synthe- ‘zed the patcrwork of exstng traning sources into clusters, 7 Business Plan Calculation Too interactive {ool in Excel that calculates output and finan- cal performance of manual dsmanting for Cffeent input quantites and compostions ‘considering national framework conditions. ‘The open-source tool can be requestect ec. 7 Dsmanting guide: Provides an overview and description of tectnologies and equiment required for superficial, medium or detailed ‘man.al dsmanting of e-waste factions. To ‘be pubished in 2016. Downstream guide: Instructions detaiing how and where to direct e-waste output frac- tions from recyclers to materials recovery facities and final disposal destrations. To be published in 2016. ADDRESS PROJECT: QUANTIFYING AND MAPPING E-WASTE FLOWS Objective: Quantiy the size of the e-waste chal- lenge, model e-waste arising and estabish an e-waste policy inventory in order to design and implement appropriate e-waste solutions Electronic penetration rates, e-waste generated ‘and poktcal landscapes are not uniform throughout the word. Some counties consume large amounts Of electronics but have e-waste legisiation in piace. (ther countries are also signéicant consumers but lack e-waste poloy. Sill thers — mostly develoning ccourtries ~ consume itte and consequently do not have an e-waste system in place, ‘Step recognized tne need to understand the size ‘and characterises of the e-waste urban mine and hhas developed a fac-Sincing intiative underpinned by the three-pilar ADDRESS methodology. Pillar 1: Quantification and characterization of ‘ales of electronics, e-waste generated and arising at the country level using the UNU classification system, UNU Keys, Pillar 2: Estabishment of a repositoy of e-waste legislation at the country level to supplement quen- {ication of voumestion of resuts per country inthe Interactive, open-source Stop World Map Pillar 3: Communication of resuts per county in the interactive, open-source Step Word Map Detaled quantification studies (Pilar 1) have ‘been cared outin 7 counties Step has created a repository of e-waste legislation per county that can be ‘accessed via the Step E-Waste World Map (Pllar 2 and 3) + Updates of existing quantification country studies and now assessments are ongoingTHE STEP INITIATIVE E-WASTE WORLD MAP. How big is the e-waste problem? What measures ‘2 countries taking to ensure proper management _2cr0ss the electronics Ite cycle? Though these are rather straight-forward questions, policymakers and researchers have struggled with viable answers t0 them due to complex, non-harmonized cassiica- ‘ion systems, data gaps and inconsistencies. AS a result, they are unable to accurately model electro- ‘ic sales and cispocal. Step solved this problem with the fst-ever Step E-waste World Map - the only centralized reposi- tory of comprehensive e-waste data. The Step E-waste Wortd Map is an interactive interface where Lsers can obtain the folowing information per coun ‘ny at the cick ofa mouse: 1 Bectronics sales known for 183 countries 7 E-waste generated known for 183 countries 7 Legislation aderessing the sound management of ewaste and status of |mplementation identified in 65 countries Results ae comparable, as the same methodolo- ‘9y was used across all counties. With an over- View of the “electronics metabols”, poloymakers ‘can make better informed decisions on cotection targets, recovery rates and financing tools. rodfirst Led PUBLICATIONS GREEN PAPERS: (Outlet for robust research findings ‘on @ particular e-waste issue or set of issues. Green paners often serve fs the source for folow-up white papers. ‘aso ilustrate Step postions on key ‘e-waste issues that are endorsed by the entre Step community, THE FOLLOWING step STEP WHITE AND GREEN PAPERS WERE PUBLISHED | * ia IN 2015/2016: ‘Green Paper #8 Green Paper #10THE STEP INITIATIVE THE FOLLOWING TABLE CONTAINS ALL STEP WHITE AND GREEN PAPERS PUBLISHED SINCE 2007 foie Elie step st6p step Green Paper #12BUDGET AND FINANCES Funding ofthe Step Secretariat and the operational budget comes soley from the annual contrbutions Cf Step members and projects acquired directly ‘through the Step Secretariat. The seamless functio~ ring of Step is dependent on its members and their unifed vision around e-waste ‘Step members also contribute vale tothe nitive ‘through in-kind contributions, as all Step projects ‘re managed and carred out by Step members ‘Step knowiedge and research resuts are also incor porated into larger project contexts, such as the Goobal Environment Facilty (GEF) e-waste project in Bhopa. ‘The total value ofthe Step initiative for 2015, based (on annual contributions and project vale, amour ted to EUR 17 milion. Total Value Step Initiative 2015: 1.7 mill €MEMBERSHIP “The scientitc rigor and robustness of Step activities is made possible by the diverse, mut-stekeholder Step member network. In total, 5Ds Step members from six continents spanning six diferent stake- holder groups have been colaborating on and activa contributing 10 e-waste solutons since 2007. Beng an active contioutor in the UNU-hosted Stop network has many benefits. Step members (1) steer the international e-waste agenda witin an UN initative, @) deine Step priorities and @) cooperate in projects and publications faling under Poicy, Redesign, Reuse, Recycle, and Capacity Buiding areas. Due to the member dversty and geographical ch ress inherentin the Step network, al Step actives and resuits are objectne, rooted in science and incorporate the perspectives and experiences of all stakeholder groups. Consequently, Step results and solutions cary particuar poly significance in rational, regional and international e-waste aiscussions THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STEP MEMBERSRr Re eedTHE STEP INITIATIVE MEMBERS. @ Austrian Socety for Systems Engineering and — Atomaton AN 9 (© ase Conenon Coorinting Conte torAsa ana ( se the Paci BAC Chie) 7) e bioze- @ Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training 7 tra Tecmnoogy Taner Fox the Aten Region (B00C-Arca Unerty of oadan 4) © complioncesrisks © 30 rietgorce Sowce SAS (21) (© Contre for Environment and Development for the ‘Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) ($6) © Comotance and Fisks (16) Datasery Group Hoidings Ltd. (20) © Datec Technolgies Ltd. (18) © Det University of Technology (33) © Del @) (© Deutsche Geseschatt fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GZ) Gm (37) © Dimanting and Recycing Centre Vien GD istanu (63) 1esson (42) waste de Guatemala (62) ecaclu UNESCO (59) pa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials ‘Science and Technology (28) Fraunholer Insttute for Ralabilty and Microintegration (FHG/I2M) (1) © GeSI Global ¢-Sustainabily hitiative (GeS) (1) Gerttn Unversity (54) Howiett Packard (HP) (4) © incttute tor Appled Ecology (Oko Inst (6) © TUS) (© Massachusetts Inttute of Tachnology (MIT) — Materials Systems Laboratory (12) (© Mernoral University (13) (© McroPro (17) © Ministy of the Emvirorment Japan, Office Waste Disposal Management, Department of Waste Management and Recycing (14)HE STEP INITIATIVE Worldloop {© National Cente fr Electronics Recycing INCER) (10) © Nicrosof (43) (© Philips Consumer Lifestyle Sustainablty Center (24) (© Prtatorma RELAC (29) Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA) (3) ‘Secretariat of the Basel Convention (25) © ‘Sens Recycing Solutions (35) © ‘Secretariat of the Pactie Ragional Enveonment Programme (SPREP) (1) © Sustainable Eectroncs Recycing international (SERN (© Shang’si Collaborative Innovation Cente for WEEE Recycing (64) © State Secretariat of Economic Afar (SECO), (27) © Technische Unverstat Braunschwes, hse of ‘Machine Tools and Production Technology (0) (© Tecnrische Universitit Beri, Inst for Techni- ‘chen Umwettschut, Fachgebit Abfabwitochat (Char of Sotd Waste Management) (60) (© United Nations Environment Programme / Diision (of Technology, Industry and Economics (UNEPIOTE) 24) (© United Nations industial Develonment Organisation (UNDO 62) © United Nations University (UNU) (51) © United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA (11) (© Unversity of Sounen Demers, Deparment of Chemical Engneering, Sctachnoiogy and Emironmertal Technology (22) © University of Lmerck (15) © University of Northampton (VON), The Centr for ‘Sustoinable Wastes Management (19) Vel Tech, Technical Unversity (61) Vertemonde cia Lic., Quito @) © WEEE Hein 26) @ WoridLoon (44) GoveremertsTHE STEP INITIATIVE Becoming part of te Step Coalton on responsicle ‘e-waste management is simple. Aer new mem- bers we voted in at the Step General Assembly, row Step members wil be able 0 contrbute © the development ofthe annual Step work plan and Colaborate in or even lead Step e-naste preci. ‘Step members alo benefit rom ful member access to al Step reports, the Step archive, project data- sets and the exiended Step community. Above al, ‘Step members become par ofan e-waste steward network dedicated to shattering e-waste bariers. MEMBER TYPE = — Dee eae Cover photo: CRT tubes for reoycing © Benjamin Hale Page 14 ilusvaton, page 18 pictograms: fotola com In return, al Stop members pay an annual contribu- tion based on member size and type that supports the Secretariat and Step seed-tunding projects. 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