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Appliance Recycling : Appliance Recycling Presented by Gene Foley Director, Major Appliance and Supplier Divisions


Appliance Recycling not New : Appliance Recycling not New


Effective Infrastructure in Place : Effective Infrastructure in Place Infrastructure evolved with development of appliances Infrastructure closely linked with automobile recycling Infrastructure consists of: collection shredding and baling delivery of recovered materials to end market


Used Appliance Collection : Used Appliance Collection Municipalities “Peddlers” Retailers Re-conditioners Utility-Sponsored programs


Freezer Entrapment : Freezer Entrapment AHAM sponsored program Prompted by concerns from CPSC Toll Free Hotline Information and assistance Message: Remove or Disable


Shredding continues to be the most effective means of disposal : Shredding continues to be the most effective means of disposal 75% of appliance is ferrous material, 90% of this is recovered 5% is other metals, such as aluminum, copper and zinc 20% is shredder residue consisting of plastic, glass, foams, rubber, dirt and other materials.


Market Changing, Content Remains fairly Stable : Market Changing, Content Remains fairly Stable


Focus of research is rightly placed on recyclability of shredder residue : Focus of research is rightly placed on recyclability of shredder residue


Recycling continues to need to be taken in context within total life cycle of appliances : Recycling continues to need to be taken in context within total life cycle of appliances


Life Cycle Analysis for Major Home Appliances : Life Cycle Analysis for Major Home Appliances Environmental Impact of a Washing Machine Percent of Total Impact


Slide11 : Life Cycle Analysis for Major Home Appliances Environmental Impact of a Refrigerator Percent of Total Impact