Sustainable Electronics and Electrical Equipment for China and the World: A commodity chain sustainability analysis of key Chinese EEE product chains

This report analyzes the sustainability of China's electronics and electrical equipment (EEE) product chains, highlighting the environmental impacts of energy-intensive manufacturing and the challenges posed by informal e-waste recycling.

• Since joining the World Trade Organization in 2001, China's e-product manufacturing has shifted from a domestic focus to becoming a fundamentally export-driven sector and a primary global supplier of major e-products.
• The most significant environmental impacts of e-products are linked to energy use during both the manufacturing and use phases, while the production, recycling, and disposal processes threaten safety due to the use of chemicals and heavy metals.
• China serves as the world's leading destination for foreign e-waste, utilizing a vast informal recycling and disposal system that represents both an environmental challenge and an opportunity.
• To improve sustainability without hindering economic growth, the report suggests a policy approach based on two trajectories: reinforcing regulatory measures and expanding market-based measures, focusing on eco-design, better waste collection, and improved manufacturing management.

APA

Perera,, M. E. H. J. P. Y. (2009). Sustainable Electronics and Electrical Equipment for China and the World: A commodity chain sustainability analysis of key Chinese EEE product chains. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/sustainable-electronics-and-electrical-equipment-china-and-world-commodity

Chicago

Perera,, Martin Eugster,Duan Huabo,Li Jinhui,Jason Potts,Wanhua Yang,Oshani. Sustainable Electronics and Electrical Equipment for China and the World: A commodity chain sustainability analysis of key Chinese EEE product chains. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2009. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/sustainable-electronics-and-electrical-equipment-china-and-world-commodity.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{perera2009sustainable, author = {Perera,, Martin Eugster,Duan Huabo,Li Jinhui,Jason Potts,Wanhua Yang,Oshani}, title = {{Sustainable Electronics and Electrical Equipment for China and the World: A commodity chain sustainability analysis of key Chinese EEE product chains}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2009}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/sustainable-electronics-and-electrical-equipment-china-and-world-commodity}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }