The analysis of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for e-waste management Policy Drivers and Challenges in Singapore

• Main Authors: GUNAWAN, Aldy, VISAWAMETEEKUL, Tasaporn, WONG, Aidan Marc, TRAN, Linh C.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2023
• Subjects: E-waste management; Extended Producer Responsibility; Theory of Reasoned Action; Theory of Planned Behavior; the association test; Asian Studies; Environmental Sciences
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/8406; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/9409/viewcontent/ICLS_EPR_2023.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

This work examines the role of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in managing electronic waste (e-waste) logistics in Singapore. The study investigates the challenges and policy drivers of e-waste management, using an online survey to explore the attitudes and behaviors of young consumers, with a particular focus on young people. We use the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) frameworks to develop a model that investigates the relationship among attitudes, perceived norms, awareness, and perceived convenience towards EPR awareness and stance. The findings highlight the needs for customized policies for different groups based on their attitudes and level of awareness towards the EPR, as well as the importance of increasing awareness of formal e-waste recycling channels to promote sustainable e-logistics. Moreover, a further study related to the association test is conducted to determine whether there exists any association between selected variables (e.g. the reasonable distance to dispose e-waste and the factor that can motivate us to recyle) and the variable related to attitude and awareness towards EPR is related or not.