中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析
Summary
The report examines China's role as a global leader in electronics manufacturing and a primary destination for electronic waste (e-waste). It utilizes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to show that the production and use phases—particularly for high-energy appliances like air conditioners—cause the most significant environmental damage. The document highlights the severe health and pollution risks associated with China's informal e-waste recycling sector, particularly in Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. It argues that while the industry drives economic growth and employment, it creates critical occupational hazards and public health threats. The report concludes with a three-pronged strategy: implementing a national sustainable electronics strategy focused on eco-design, strengthening national e-waste management legislation, and establishing an international action plan to regulate the transboundary movement of e-waste.
Key insights
- The electronics industry significantly contributes to China's economy, accounting for 10.2% of industrial output and 6.3% of total industrial profits, while providing employment for between 2.27 and 6.3 million people.
- The report recommends that the Chinese government establish a 'National Sustainable Electronics Development Strategy' focusing on eco-design legislation, financial incentives for certified green products, and the expansion of energy efficiency labeling.
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- Eugster, M., Huabo, D., Jinhui, L., Perera, O., Potts, J., & Wanhua, Y. (2008). 中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf
- Chicago
- Eugster, Martin, Duan Huabo, Li Jinhui, Oshani Perera, Jason Potts, and Yang Wanhua. 中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2008. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |last1=Eugster |first1=Martin |last2=Huabo |first2=Duan |last3=Jinhui |first3=Li |last4=Perera |first4=Oshani |last5=Potts |first5=Jason |last6=Wanhua |first6=Yang |title=中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析 |publisher=International Institute for Sustainable Development |date=June 2008 |url=https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{eugster2008, author = {Eugster, Martin and Huabo, Duan and Jinhui, Li and Perera, Oshani and Potts, Jason and Wanhua, Yang}, title = {{中国和世界电子产品可持续发展: 中国电子产品链可持续发展分析}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2008}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/china_sd_eproducts_ch.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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