Optimizing cell phone recycling process: A design science approach integrating blockchain framework, SWOT-AHP strategy, and NFT incentives

IF 6.9 2区环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Process Safety and Environmental Protection Pub Date : 2025-03-09 DOI:10.1016/j.psep.2025.107004

Yuxin Du , Takeshi Fujiwara , Habuer , Yue Zhou , Jinming Wang

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Abstract

The swift increase in electronic waste, particularly obsolete cell phones (OCPs), poses significant environmental challenges that demand innovative recycling approaches. This study proposes a digital transformation framework for OCP recycling management through a Design Science Research (DSR) methodology. The proposed blockchain-based framework addresses recycling process management and consumer participation by improving information transparency, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and implementing innovative incentives mechanisms. We use an integrated SWOT-AHP methodology to evaluate the feasibility and development potential of blockchain-based digital obsolete cell phone recycling management systems (OCP RMS), thus analyzing the benefits and challenges of digital transformation in OCP recycling processes to gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic priorities. Additionally, we explore the potential of recycled-OCP-based Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as innovative incentives for consumer participation using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM). Our findings indicate that digital technologies and innovative incentives can substantially improve resource recovery management and consumer participation, providing valuable information for policymakers and industry stakeholders. These results contribute to the development of sustainable OCP RMS and the advancement of circular economic principles in the electronics sector.

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Process Safety and Environmental Protection 环境科学-工程：化工

CiteScore

11.40

自引率

15.40%

发文量

929

审稿时长

8.0 months

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