Will metals still be the driver for WEEE recycling?

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1 Will metals still be the driver for WEEE recycling? Norbert Zonneveld Executive Secretary 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 1

2 EERA members Members treat > tonnes of WEEE/year Total turn over in 2013 of ± 900 million 38 companies; > 100 subsidiaries 33 treatment companies 4 smelters 2 down stream recyclers 2 re-use companies European wide EERA recyclers 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 2

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4 Miniaturization Martin Cooper and the First Cell Phone in Google Glass November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 4

5 Elements used by our ancestors 100 years ago 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 5

6 Complexity Elements used nowadays in E&E industry 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 6

7 Can 80 % be recovered? 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 7

8 Shorter life cycles Source: Display Search Quarterly Advanced Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 8

9 Cost reduction Source HP November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 9

10 What does it mean for recyclers? Consequences for recyclers Miniaturisation Less volumes especially in ICT and household appliances 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 10

11 What does it mean for recyclers? Consequences for recyclers Miniaturisation Complexity Less volumes especially in ICT and household appliances More difficult to separate materials: Costs for recycling will go up Purity of sub-streams will be difficult to reach Yield of sub-streams will be lower, higher loss of critical materials Recovery and recycling rates will be lower Earnings will be lower 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 11

12 What does it mean for recyclers? Consequences for recyclers Miniaturisation Complexity Less volumes especially in ICT and household appliances More difficult to separate materials: Costs for recycling will go up Purity of sub-streams will be difficult to reach Yield of sub-streams will be lower, higher loss of critical materials Recovery and recycling rates will be lower Earnings will be lower Shorter life cycles Returns On Investments ROI s become critical. Unattractive industry to invest in. 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 12

13 What does it mean for recyclers? Consequences for recyclers Miniaturisation Complexity Less volumes especially in ICT and household appliances More difficult to separate materials: Costs for recycling will go up Purity of sub-streams will be difficult to reach Yield of sub-streams will be lower, higher loss of critical materials Recovery and recycling rates will be lower Earnings will be lower Shorter life cycles Returns On Investments ROI s become critical. Unattractive industry to invest in. Cost reduction Low cost materials are applied i.e. lower returns More plastics, less metals -> focus on plastic recovery techniques 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 13

14 Plastics 11 million tonnes E&E products Put on Market POM in million tonnes WEEE. Approximately 20 % of WEEE consists of plastics -> 1.8 million MT Plastics. Consumption in MT's EU in 2000 MT's x1000 in % ABS-ASA-SAN % PS-HIPS % PP % PU 125 8% EP 55 4% PVC 54 4% PC 53 4% UP 48 3% PA 45 3% POM 26 2% PBT-PET 19 1% PE 8 1% November 2014Source Fisher et al Forum REAA, Rimini 14

15 Results so far? Currently one third of WEEE in the EU is being reported as separately collected and appropriately managed The remaining WEEE is either: 1. collected by unregistered enterprises and properly treated 2. collected by unregistered enterprises and improperly treated or even illegally exported abroad or 3. disposed of as part of residual waste (e.g. to 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 15 landfills or incinerators).

16 After 8 years 1/3 of what has been put on the market is collected and treated 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 16

17 Why is only 1/3? Consumers (B2B + B2C) Curb site collection individuals Scrap metal trader collection Retailer collection point Municipal collection point Waste bin Export (Scrap metal) Processors/ Traders - national registry - take back systems Treatment facilities 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 17

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19 Fulfilment of recyclers role To fulfil the role as resources managers and job creators: Prevent export of untreated WEEE Create the level playing field for fair competition Create added value in the WEEE recycling chain in Europe Create awareness that recycling will more and more come at a cost 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 19

20 Future for WEEE recycling industry Mismatch between expectations of the community/policymakers and the reality to run a profitable business. Innovative recycling processes are required, however Return on investments are critical Global competition Secondary raw material market is bearish 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 20 Non-harmonized legislation in EU 28 (even in one country) ->

21 Circular economy If Europe is serious with its strive for having a circular economy by saving resources and creating jobs, than: Export of untreated WEEE must be prevented The level playing field for fair completion should be secured by means of standards, 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 21 Innovations are needed to increase yield of materials,

22 Standards WEEELABEX / Cenelec Standards legally required Standards proposed and to be ratified 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 22

23 Latest development on WEEE export Article 10(2) of Directive 2012/19/EU laying down the criteria for the assessment of equivalent conditions for the treatment of WEEE exported outside the EU. Proposal from Commission: Evidence that the facility in the third country receiving WEEE applies treatment conditions equivalent to the requirements of Directive. This evidence shall be provided through a declaration issued by an independent verifier on the basis of a site inspection. The independent verifier shall be deemed to be independent and to have the appropriate qualifications to operate legally in the third country when certified under international standard ISO/IEC for third party inspection bodies; 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 23

24 Latest development or and A proof of compliance with one of the applicable standards. Which standards? A. European Standards (EN standards) for the treatment of WEEE. B. Other standards for the treatment of WEEE 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 24 WEEELABEX

25 Action required Mail to: Maria Banti- Policy officer- WEEE, European Commission, DG Environment. or Aurea Vattuone 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 25

26 Thank you for your attention. 6 November 2014 Forum REAA, Rimini 26