Technical glossary of electronic waste (with standards and acronyms)

Technical Standards and Related Legislation

• ABNT NBR 16172: Brazilian standard that deals with the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment, guiding segregation, collection, transportation and disposal;
• CONAMA Resolution No. 401/2008: Establishes guidelines for the environmentally appropriate management of solid waste from electrical and electronic equipment;
• Decree No. 10.936/2022: Establishes specific guidelines for the reverse logistics chain for electro-electronic waste in Brazil (Decree No. 10.936/2022).

Important Complementary Acronyms

LR (Reverse Logistics)

Set of actions to return products and waste to the production cycle or their environmentally appropriate destination, according to the PNRS.

EBP (Equipment Treatment and Recovery)

Technical processes for dismantling, reusing and recycling electrical and electronic components.

IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

International organization responsible for defining global technical standards for electrical and electronic equipment.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

Institution that specifies standards for environmental management systems and information security, essential in the management of electronic waste;

Final Considerations

The correct understanding of the technical glossary and applicable standards is a fundamental basis for the environmentally responsible management of electronic waste. Compliance with current legislation and the use of appropriate processes guarantee compliance with legal requirements and the mitigation of environmental impacts.