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Product Take Back Reduced costs for purchasing components Increased shipping costs due to returns Preparedness for extended responsibility Concerns about product quality Decreased depletion of raw materials
Disposition Labor & fees for disposal waste Decreased insurance premiums Potential future liability for landfill risks Enhanced brand image Decreased landfill burden
Material Recovery Revenues from recovery materials of Eco-efficiency gains, e.g., material usage Decreased ation remedi liability due to reduced waste Increased investor confidence Reduced community medical costs
Storage Regulated material handling costs Spill cleanup costs Reduced worker claims of exposure Improved employee satisfaction Reduced emissions to environment
Material Handling Reduced packaging material costs Container use efficiency gains Ergonomic and safety incident costs Improved customer relationships Reduction in accidental releases Examples of Life-Cycle Costs and Benefits [22]
Purchasing Production inputs Activities to certify suppliers Reduced risk plier due to sup certification Positive media coverage Ecosystem improvements
Conventional Hidden Contingent Good will External TABLE 9.3
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