Recommendation ITU-T L.1033 (10/2021) Guidance for institutions of higher learning to contribute in the effective life cycle management of e-equipment and e-waste
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FOREWORD
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
     3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
     3.2 Terms defined in this Recommendation
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 The challenges of electronic and electrical equipment and electrical and electronic waste
     6.1 E-equipment management challenges
     6.2 E-waste management challenges
7 The role of institutions of higher learning
     7.1 Why institutions of higher learning?
8 Actions by the institutions of higher learning
     8.1 Environmental and social responsibility policies, incentives and goals
          8.1.1 Zero carbon emissions and zero waste targets
          8.1.2 Instruments to achieve environmental and social responsibility
          8.1.3 Environmental impacts: externalities, transparency and accountability
     8.2 Education and training
     8.3 Research
          8.3.1 Scientific and technological research
          8.3.2 Research on policy, regulatory and incentive mechanisms
     8.4 Transfer knowledge and solutions to society
     8.5 Public awareness and advocacy for accountability
     8.6 Engagement in the processes of EEE
          8.6.1 Public procurement
          8.6.2 Inventory or asset register
          8.6.3 Decommissioning
          8.6.4 Recycling
9 A set of recommended actions for IHL
10 Conclusion
Appendix I  The role of institutions of higher learning in educating different categories and research related to policies
Appendix II   The role of institutions of higher learning in devising participatory projects for e-waste collection and management and examples from emerging economies
Appendix III  The role of institutions of higher learning in socially responsible public procurement of audio-visual equipment
Appendix IV  The role of institutions of higher learning in devising participatory projects for preparation for reuse
     IV.1  Project / Programme overview
     IV.2 Problem statement / background
     IV.3 Implementation and current status
     IV.4 Products, services and solutions delivered
     IV.5 Sustainability, impact, outcome and output
     IV.6 Limitations and learning
     IV.7 Conclusion
Appendix V   The role of institutions of higher learning in internal reuse and disposal policies
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