| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6353996 | Waste Management | 2015 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
Based on the results of this study, it is questioned whether there are environmental benefits of recycling abroad the household alkaline batteries collected in continental Portugal and, since the low environmental performance of the Recycling system is particularly due to the international transport of the batteries to the recycling plant, is foreseen that a recycling facility located in Portugal, could bring a positive contribution to the environmental impact of the legislation compliance.
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Authors
Susana Xará, Manuel Fonseca Almeida, Carlos Costa,