摘要：Remanufacturing is an important element in enhancing the resource efficiency of economies. Automotive parts are a representative target of remanufacturing. This study has attempted to estimate the potential contribution of automotive parts remanufacturing toward reductions in material resource consumption in the Southeast Asian region. Material consumption for automobiles and automotive spare parts in the region in 2030 is estimated at 5.2 million tons and 314,000 tons, respectively. Of the materials, steel is expected to comprise 3.5 million tons and 213,000 tons, accounting for 2.7% and 0.16%, respectively, of steel use in the region. The material-saving effects of remanufacturing are then considered. The results indicate the potential contribution of automotive parts remanufacturing to the reduction of material consumption in the region in 2030 to be an estimated 251,000 tons of materials and 170,000 tons of steel, accounting for 0.13% of steel use in the region. This article also presents a discussion on potential market barriers to remanufacturing in the region. The major barriers include: 1) manufacturers’ hesitation to undertake remanufacturing, and 2) consumers’ non-acceptance of remanufactured products. The implications of a web-questionnaire survey the study conducted in four countries in the region to assess consumers’ acceptance of remanufactured products are discussed along with items needing further study.
关键词：automotive parts;consumer perception;remanufacturing;resource efficiency;Southeast Asia;
sustainable consumption and production
