International Conference on Eurasian Economies
17-18 September 2013 – St. Petersburg, RUSSIA
Paper detail
Paper ID : 701
Status : Paper included
Language : Turkish
Topic : Natural Resources and Environment
Presenter: Prof. Dr. Zekai Özdemir
Session : 5D Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar
Consumer Behavior in the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Waste: The Case of Istanbul
Elektrikli ve Elektronik Atıkların Geri Dönüşümünde Tüketici Davranışları: İstanbul Örneği
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Aslı Okay Toprak (Kırklareli University, Türkiye)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Haykır Hobikoğlu (İstanbul University, Türkiye)
- Ph.D. candidate Taha Eğri (Istanbul University, Türkiye)
- Prof. Dr. Zekai Özdemir (Istanbul University, Türkiye)
Abstract
An inevitable consequence of the technological advances has increased electrical and electronic equipment consumption at a dizzying manner in the world. Especially advances in personal computer and telephone technology within the impact of the rapid changes in this sector reached enormous figures launched an e-waste production. Therefore, e-waste has become one of the major environmental problems of modern world. Besides the environmental problems they cause e-waste, along with the precious metals they contain they have an economic potential. No doubt the realization of e-waste recycling with the right methods point out both economic and environmental social benefit. However, at this point, both the manufacturers’ and end-users’ sensitivity loom large. This study was conducted on the basis of end users’ awareness of e-waste with a survey conducted on the basis Istanbul.
JEL codes: Q53, Q58, Q50
Session 5D: Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar
