Using Internet of Things and Distributed Ledger Technology for Digital Circular Economy Enablement: The Case of Electronic Equipment

Nowadays, high expectations are set for a digitally enabled circular economy (CE), to enhance resource efficiency. Tracing, tracking, and storing information is most important this. In this paper, the application of Internet Things (IoT) Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain) hence discussed by presenting case professional Electrical Electronic Equipment (EEE) in Italy. Within context CE, prevention electronic waste (WEEE) extremely relevant as it fast-growing stream, products contain environmentally damaging substances well valuable rare materials. The use proper combination IoT blockchain can help producers keep control on until EEE end-of-life, while promoting CE strategies supporting decision-making. Based outcomes five interviews conducted 2019 companies sector, potential improvements end-of-use management discussed. After providing definition requirements both technical solution its testing provided, three variations related business models created presented, considerations their environmental economic impacts. study shows how digital technologies support appropriate WEEE.