WEEE‐Trace Project WorkshopMadrid, 4 June 2014

Full Traceability of the management of WEEECIP Eco‐Innovation Program  (Eco/10/277256)

Project Implementation in Spain

Enrique Redondo (Technical Director ‐ Fundación ECOLEC )

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Ecolec’s needs: key features required

• Improve WEEE collection & Reduce WEEE leaks• Use of sensor applications to ensure traceability through whole reverse supply 

chain, featuring:

– Tagging and tracking (RFID + BC)– Identification and characterization through RFID readers– Sorting and Channeling to appropriate treatment facilities– Traceability by unit  picture and video included– Automation of incidence management, certification and invoicing– Simplification of reporting– Standardization of information– Integration in Company’s ERP system

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Tacking and tracing from

OrigenInterim Storage Facilities

( upstream pilots to municipal collection points and households  )

Logistics Processes

Final recyclingRecycling facilities

(incluyendo imágenes)

Scope: whole Ecolec take‐back system

PT

PT

PT

80 Temporary storagefacilities

Retalers

MunicpalCollectionPoints

40 TreatmentPlants

15 LogisticsProviders

LogisticsProviders

AECOC (Comité Electro)2013‐01‐31

> 150 actors engaged: ‐ Collection points‐ Logistics partners‐ Treatment facilities

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Deployment at Ecolec Supply ChainInitially geographically based plan in phases

Plan adapted to Supply Chain review planQ2’2012

Q1’2014

Real

80

15

40

78

24

51

Collection Points Logistics Providers Treatment Plants

WEEE TRACE deployment(M35) Planned

Actual

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

@ M35 Fully deployed at Ecolec Supply Chain

> 150 actors: ‐ Collection points‐ Logistics partners‐ Treatment facilities

> 180 mobile readers deployed

10 Recycling facilities for Cooling & Freezing with video capturing

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

(some) key issues found during deployment phase

• Tailoring and adaptation: “one size doesn’t fit all”

• Privacy Act (LOPD)• Engagement of Waste Management Chain Training and Communication

• Follow‐up• Reliability• Unexpected issues

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Waste management operators’ training

• Online training for WEEE Trace project and for the use of the devices (including videos).

• Specific online training for each type of Waste management operator with tailored courses for different employees of each Waste management operator.

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Waste management operators’ trainingOn‐line training done

Collection Points 57

Logistic Operators 21

Treatment Plants 43

>120 Waste management operators performed online 

training.

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Privacy Act (LOPD) Considerations

• Training• Communication• Documentation• Audit

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WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Follow‐up of effectiveness at Waste Management Actors

37%

26%31%

25%

13%

14%

8%8%

14%

11%

26%

19% 8% 9%

5%

23%

47%53% 52%

71%

1T'13 2T'13 3T'13 4T'13 1T'14

Good

Bad

>80% WEEE

WEEE TRACE

WEEE TRACEProject WorkshopMadrid 2014.06.04

Tracking WEEE in practiceTracked information: WEEE type, weight Origin, destination, Certificates and proofs (e.g. signatures, videos) Picture and status e.g. scavenging “track and trace” Location and travelManagement of incidences: “missings”, idle times, inconsistencies (i.e. weights), potential malpractices (or frauds) Brand and model (optional)

WEEE‐Trace Project WorkshopMadrid, 4 June 2014

Full Traceability of the management of WEEECIP Eco‐Innovation Program  (Eco/10/277256)

Project Implementation in Spain

Enrique Redondo (Technical Director ‐ Fundación ECOLEC )