Proposal of a multi criteria approach for a sustainable management model of electrical and electronic equipment

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) is developing fast and spreading over every part of modern life. This equipment includes diverse substances that may cause serious damage to the environment and have adverse effects on human health so it is essential to manage the waste (WEEE) resulting from EEE properly. The present paper proposes a multicriteria approach based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process, a useful method for the measurement of intangible criteria along with tangible ones through ratio scales, in order to improve WEEE management. In fact, a proper WEEE management system is difficult because it is based on a lot of criteria so AHP represents the strategic solution. The AHP model presented is based on the analysis of design, collection, treatment and recovery phases that may affect a successful implementation of a model for improving the environmental sustainability of WEEE.