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ITU-T L.1031-2018
Scope
Recommendation ITU-T L.1031 describes a three-step approach for implementing the e-waste reduction target set-forth in the Connect 2020 Agenda. Step one details guidance on developing an e-waste inventory based on techniques developed by the Basel Convention and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA). Step two contains information on designing e-waste prevention and reduction programmes based on strategies developed by ITU-T and other international organizations. Finally step three outlines the supportive measures required for successfully reaching the Connect 2020 e-waste reduction goal. The three-step approach described in this Recommendation forms a holistic guideline to reach the e-waste reduction target in the Connect 2020 Agenda. An e-waste inventory establishes the baseline scenario for evaluation and assessment. It classifies e-waste based on existing standards@ estimates the amount of e-waste using related metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifies the role of key stakeholders as well as the flow of e-waste among them. This information allows the relevant stakeholder eader to decide the best approach in developing e-waste prevention and reduction strategies. This Recommendation contains a wide array of prevention and reduction strategies drawing from sources including ITU-T@ the UNU and others. This Recommendation is intended to be utilized by relevant stakeholders to take their first step in addressing Target 3.2 of the Connect 2020 Agenda@ that is@ to reduce waste by 50% by 2020.
ITU-T L.1031-2018 history
2018ITU-T L.1031-2018 Guideline on implementing the e-waste reduction target of the Connect 2020 Agenda (Study Group 5)