Cathode ray tube glass recycling: an example of clean technology

• Published in: Waste management & research Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 314 - 321
• Main Authors: Andreola, Fernanda, Barbieri, Luisa, Corradi, Anna, Lancellotti, Isabella
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thousand Oaks, CA SAGE Publications 01.08.2005; Sage Publications Ltd. (UK); Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Beta Particles; Cathode ray tubes; Ceramic coating; Ceramic glazes; Ceramics; Clean technology; Cleaning; Computer Terminals; Conservation of Natural Resources; CRTs; Electronics; Environmental aspects; Environmental impact; Glass; Glazes; Italy; Life cycle analysis; Life cycle assessment; Materials; Raw materials; Recycling; Refuse Disposal; Studies; Technology; Television; Tiles; Waste management; Italy; ceramic; wmr 793-3; Cathode ray tube glass; electronic equipment; glaze; waste of electrical and; life cycle assessment

In this study the use of ‘cleaned’ end of life (EOL) cathode ray tube (CRT) glass as a raw material in ceramic glazes is described. At present, the recycling and industrial utilization of CRT, a glass material from TV and computer sets, is a subject of intense research with particular regard to the...