Operational challenges in the automotive recycling business: A system dynamics perspective

Ezzat El Halabi, Matthew Doolan

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    Abstract

    Despite advances in automotive recycling policies and technologies, achieving 95% recovery potential in real world terms remains a major challenge. The purpose of this paper is to explore the root causes for this system-level impediment. The paper finds that the five basic operational challenges facing the automotive recycling business are not only the major hurdle in attaining full recycling potential, they also underline the sustainability of the industry. The paper then concludes that in order to sustain the industry and improve the recycling performance, policy makers and industry stakeholders should regard these challenging areas as leverage points into the system.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationRe-Engineering Manufacturing for Sustainability - Proceedings of the 20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering
    EditorsAndrew Y.C. Nee, Bin Song, Soh-Khim Ong
    PublisherSpringer Berlin
    Pages353-357
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Electronic)9789814451475
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2013 - Singapore, Singapore
    Duration: 17 Apr 201319 Apr 2013

    Publication series

    NameRe-Engineering Manufacturing for Sustainability - Proceedings of the 20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering

    Conference

    Conference20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2013
    Country/TerritorySingapore
    CitySingapore
    Period17/04/1319/04/13

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