Motivational Electronic Waste Management System in CXI, Technical University of Liberec

Abstract

The growing amount of e-waste has become a major problem, especially in industrialized areas like the Czech Republic, where 15.7 kg of e-waste was produced annually per person in 2019. This study responds by offering a motivating e-waste management program targeted at the Technical University of Liberec (TUL), the CXI, and the surrounding area. The program predicts significant economic gains through the use of metal recovery techniques, particularly electrolysis: roughly 165,000 CZK per year at CXI, more than 5 million CZK at TUL, 85 million CZK in Liberec, and up to 8.6 billion CZK nationwide. These figures take into account the profits from metal recovery, and they might be improved even more by include the costs of trash management services. The suggested approach, which offers a range of incentives to employees and community members, has the potential to create a circular economy, increase financial returns, and promote environmental sustainability. In order to increase exposure and awareness, the initiative also involves local schools and integrates public participation. The goal of this community driven strategy is to establish TUL as a leader in environmentally friendly operations.