International journal of future computer and communication, vol. E waste is any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, e waste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 48. Constituent materials of e waste and problem created by e waste. But ewaste recycling is a growth market, as countries around the world move to make manufacturers more. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Sources, constituent materials and problem created. This article provides the basic information on electronic. The fraction including iron, copper, aluminium, gold and other metals in ewaste is over 60%, while pollutants comprise 2.
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International journal of waste resources ijwr is presented with a vision of providing the young talents a platform to encourage them to develop and globalize their skills and talents for the welfare of the society they are associated with and ultimately to the whole world. Ewaste is any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. Ewaste or electronic waste is created when an electronic product is discarded after the end of its useful life. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered as e waste. Pdf waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is becoming major. With the passage of the electronic waste recycling act of 2003, certain portions of. The journal addresses various types of solid wastes including municipal e. The global ewaste production is assessed at 2050 mtyear 3, equal to % of the estimated global urban waste production 1636 mt 4, 2.
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E waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered as ewaste. Waste management is devoted to the presentation and discussion of information on solid waste generation, characterization, minimization, collection, separation, treatment and disposal, as well as manuscripts that address waste management policy, education, and economic and environmental assessments. Journal of environmental waste management and recycling. Exposure to ewaste is a unique variable in itself and the exposures implicated should be considered as a whole. More of these products are ending up in rubbish dumps and recycling centers, posing a new challenge to policy makers. The emphasis of the book is mainly on the dramatic change of the entire ewaste sector from the cheapest way of getting rid of ewaste in an environmental sound way to how ewaste can help to reduce excavation of new substances and lead to a sustainable economy. Sources of exposure to ewaste can be classified into three sectors. Apr 02, 2020 to access the e book, click on the title hyperlink in uwsp library catalog record. Constituent materials of ewaste and problem created by ewaste. Disposal of ewaste is an emerging global environmental and public health issue, as this waste has become the most rapidly growing segment of the formal municipal waste stream in the world. Ewaste management to eliminate environmental pollution. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, ewaste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of.
Journal of environmental waste management and recycling offers an effective forum for the policymakers, government agencies, academics and research institutions, and professionals working in the field to disseminate information. In india, the quantity of ewaste or electronic waste has now become a major problem. The journal also aims to encourage every young talents to pursue research in fields they are. Ewaste televisions, computers and other electronic equipment. The disposal of electronics is a growing problem because electronic equipment frequently contains hazardous substances. In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste management strategy that includes 1 reducing the amount.
The need for e waste management has been increasing from the past decade. Fowler is currently focused on the global problem of electronic waste e waste in developing countries. The prolonged storing of ewaste is caused by lack of ewaste policy, absence of proper management methods, and the absence of recycling centers in the city. Journal of material cycles and waste management home. Adequate legislative measures and costeffective, environmental friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. Large household appliances including cooling and freezing appliances. Studies so far reveal that the total ewaste generation in india is approximately 1,46,000 tonnes79 to 3.
Ban, greenpeace and others to promote a pollution free global environment. Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. The projected growth for ewaste generation for india is about 34% year on year says sinha associate director of toxics link. Major recycling of ewaste is carried out in the nonformal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Research in business and economics journal volume 11 ewaste management, page 4 management.
Electronic waste e waste is discarded electrical or electronic devices. Ewaste or waste electrical and electronic equipment weee are loosely discarded, surplus. An enormous volume of electronic waste ewaste is currently being generated in vietnam, threatening to render this country as an ewaste dumping region. It demands for environmentally sound technologies and knowhow as well as clean technologies that simultaneously manage and dispose it in an environmentally friendly way. David rochat, senior environmental consultant, marketing and sales director of sofies with extensive experiences in ewaste management in switzerland, india and many countries in africa. Also explore the seminar topics paper on ewaste with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year electronics and telecommunication engineering or ece students for the year 2015 2016. The purpose of this book is to bring together experiences reported from different geographical regions and local contexts on solid waste management disposal. Furthermore, comprehensive global e waste management and policies could help to offset the hazards of e waste and are the best approach for achieving sustainable development. Handbook of electronic waste management 1st edition elsevier. Over the recent past, the global market of electrical and electronic equipment eee has grown exponentially, while the lifespan of these products has become increasingly shorter. The scavenging of waste electrical and electronic equipment weee across europe, which essentially means e waste or components of e waste, stolen or misappropriated for financial gain, is a huge problem which has been highlighted by the european electronics recyclers association eera. The durban declaration on ewaste management in africa the main issues related to an improvement of the current ewaste management practices encountered on the african continent and elsewhere were synthesized in the durban declaration on ewaste management in africa during the wastecon2008 in durban, south africa. Thr ee categories of weee account for almost 90% of the generation.
Sources of exposure to e waste can be classified into three sectors. Universal journal of environmental research and technology. About the journal international journal of waste resources ijwr is presented with a vision of providing the young talents a platform to encourage them to develop and globalize their skills and talents for the welfare of the society they are associated with and ultimately to the whole world. He serves on the editorial boards of a number of scientific journals in toxicology and is an associate editor of the journal toxicology and applied pharmacology and a past associate editor of environmental health perspectives 20072016. Journals for free j4f provides a large database of links to environmental sciences free scientific journals available on the web. An enormous volume of electronic waste e waste is currently being generated in vietnam, threatening to render this country as an e waste dumping region. Pdf ewaste management, disposal and its impacts on the. The global e waste production is assessed at 2050 mtyear 3, equal to % of the estimated global urban waste production 1636 mt 4, 2. The fraction including iron, copper, aluminium, gold and other metals in e waste is over 60%, while pollutants comprise 2. Fowler is currently focused on the global problem of electronic waste ewaste in developing countries. Citescore values are based on citation counts in a given year e.
In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste. Electronic waste, commonly known as ewaste, comprises all sorts of electronic devices that are thrown. Explore ewaste with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. A major driver of the growing ewaste problem is the short lifespan of most electronic productsless than two years for computers and cell phones 11, 12. Open access free for readers, with article processing charges apc paid by authors or their institutions. Ewaste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs.
To access the ebook, click on the title hyperlink in uwsp library catalog record. Europe is the second broadest generator of e waste per citizen, with an average of 16. Contributes to the development of an interdisciplinary science of material cycles and waste management. Hazardous and toxic waste is a complex waste category because of its inherent chemical and physical characteristics. Precious metal like gold, platinum, silver and palladium. Exposure to e waste is a unique variable in itself and the exposures implicated should be considered as a whole. There is a lack of consensus as to whether the term should apply to resale, reuse, and refurbishing industries, or only to product that cannot be used for its intended purpose. Valuable materials contained in ewaste are lost when appliances, computers. Electronic waste, or ewaste, is an emerging problem as well as a business opportunity of increasing significance, given the volumes of ewaste being generated and the content of both toxic and valuable materials in them. The scavenging of waste electrical and electronic equipment weee across europe, which essentially means ewaste or components of ewaste, stolen or misappropriated for financial gain, is a huge problem which has been highlighted by the european electronics recyclers association eera. In wealthier countries, ewaste will stand for 8% of.
Beyond the immediate solution, though, is a more holistic approach that considers the environmental implications of electronics design, operation, and obsolescence. The emphasis of the book is mainly on the dramatic change of the entire e waste sector from the cheapest way of getting rid of e waste in an environmental sound way to how e waste can help to reduce excavation of new substances and lead to a sustainable economy. Share this from first use, to the trash bin, to beyond, our electronic appliances travel long journeys in their lifecycles, often becoming ewaste, or electronic waste. Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicine august 2008 volume 12 issue 2. Waste act of 1990, which set a goal of diverting 25% of new mexicos municipal solid waste from landfills by 1995 and 50% by july 1, 2000. It is hoped that this publication will open the eyes of the citizens in this part of the world to the increasing menace posed by the lack of waste management systems and inspire them to do. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. Purchase handbook of electronic waste management 1st edition. Although the residents play an indispensable role in the e waste management system, there is presently no or very limited studies available which involve public perceptions on the e waste recycling in vietnam. Ewaste is growing three times faster than general municipal waste in australia, due to increased technology trends, reduced product lifespan and consumer demand for new products.
Journals can be searched using free text and filtered by category, language and presence on other databases. Electronic waste and india ministry of electronics and. The thai ewaste strategy of the pollution control department, ministry of natural resources and environment in 2007 had five objectives. E waste generally contains various elements and substances most of which can be suitably reclaim. A country report as one of the worlds largest exporters of electrical and electronic equipment eee and importers of waste electrical and electronic equipment ewaste worldwide, china plays a key role in the social, economic, environmental and material life cycle of much of the worlds electrical and electronic equipment. Computers, televisions, vcrs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Most downloaded waste management articles elsevier. Ewaste list of high impact articles ppts journals videos. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus. The smallest in terms of total e waste made, oceania was the largest generator of e waste per citizen 17.
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