Explore ewaste with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. 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. 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. 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. Electronic waste, commonly known as ewaste, comprises all sorts of electronic devices that are thrown. Beyond the immediate solution, though, is a more holistic approach that considers the environmental implications of electronics design, operation, and obsolescence. The journal addresses various types of solid wastes including municipal e. 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. 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.
The journal serves as a channel of communication through the documentation and broadcasting the research outcome of the. 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. Ewaste televisions, computers and other electronic. In wealthier countries, ewaste will stand for 8% of. Studies so far reveal that the total ewaste generation in india is approximately 1,46,000 tonnes79 to 3. In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste. Hazardous and toxic waste is a complex waste category because of its inherent chemical and physical characteristics. Journal of material cycles and waste management home. A closer look at the lifecycle of ewaste and the health and environmental risks associated with ewaste disposal. Open access free for readers, with article processing charges apc paid by authors or their institutions. The fraction including iron, copper, aluminium, gold and other metals in ewaste is over 60%, while pollutants comprise 2. But ewaste recycling is a growth market, as countries around the world move to make manufacturers more. 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.
Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. More of these products are ending up in rubbish dumps and recycling centers, posing a new challenge to policy makers. Journal scope waste management is devoted to the presentation and discussion of information on solid waste generation, characterization, minimization, collection, separation, recycling, treatment and disposal, as well as manuscripts that address solid waste management policy, education, and economic and environmental assessments. Ewaste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. Europe is the second broadest generator of e waste per citizen, with an average of 16.
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Electrical and electronic waste ewaste is currently the largest growing waste stream. With the passage of the electronic waste recycling act of 2003, certain portions of. Offers research in technical, political, and environmental problems of material cycles and waste management. Computers, televisions, vcrs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. The purpose of this book is to bring together experiences reported from different geographical regions and local contexts on solid waste management disposal. 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. Journals for free j4f provides a large database of links to environmental sciences free scientific journals available on the web. The prolonged storing of e waste is caused by lack of e waste policy, absence of proper management methods, and the absence of recycling centers in the city.
Ewaste or waste electrical and electronic equipment weee are loosely discarded, surplus. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered as ewaste. 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. 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. Pdf ewaste management, disposal and its impacts on the. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus. Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. Electronic waste e waste is discarded electrical or electronic devices. The journal also aims to encourage every young talents to pursue. 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 projected growth for ewaste generation for india is about 34% year on year says sinha associate director of toxics link.
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. Although the residents play an indispensable role in the ewaste management system, there is presently no or very limited studies available which involve public perceptions on the ewaste recycling in vietnam. In wealthier countries, e waste will stand for 8% of the urban waste volume 5. Most downloaded waste management articles elsevier. 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. E waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Sources, constituent materials and problem created. Pdf waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is becoming major.
Universal journal of environmental research and technology. Ewaste is very valuable as it a recover precious metals b recover plastic etc. Constituent materials of ewaste and problem created by ewaste. This article provides the basic information on electronic.
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. 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. 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 smallest in terms of total e waste made, oceania was the largest generator of e waste per citizen 17. Exposure to e waste is a unique variable in itself and the exposures implicated should be considered as a whole. 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. Jun 25, 2019 e waste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. The rapid expansion of technology and the consumption driven society results in the creation of a very large amount of ewaste in every minute the european weee directive classifies waste in ten categories. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered as e waste. Precious metal like gold, platinum, silver and palladium. E 3 4 describes discarded electrical or electronic devices.
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. 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. Electronic waste and india ministry of electronics and. 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. A smart e waste management system for developing countries have to assess the e waste situation, recognize that e wastes are a complex mixture of hazardous and nonhazardous substances and materials and need to define the integral e waste management system taking into consideration the eee market penetration, life cycle of ict. Research in business and economics journal volume 11 ewaste management, page 4 management.
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. The journal also aims to encourage every young talents to pursue research in fields they are. Ewaste list of high impact articles ppts journals videos. Sources of exposure to ewaste can be classified into three sectors. 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. International journal of future computer and communication, vol.
Adequate legislative measures and costeffective, environmental friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. 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. 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. As more ewaste is placed in landfills, exposure to environmental toxins is likely to increase, resulting in elevated risks of cancer and developmental and neurological disorders. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. Ewaste generally contains various elements and substances most of which can be suitably reclaim.
Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. The disposal of electronics is a growing problem because electronic equipment frequently contains hazardous substances. 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. E waste generally contains various elements and substances most of which can be suitably reclaim. Apr 02, 2020 to access the e book, click on the title hyperlink in uwsp library catalog record. This article belongs to the special issue electronic waste. Ewaste is any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. Ewaste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. International journal of sociology and social policy, vol. Ewaste management to eliminate environmental pollution. 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. Ewaste or electronic waste is created when an electronic product is discarded after the end of its useful life. 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.
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. Electronic waste ewaste is discarded electrical or electronic devices. Journals can be searched using free text and filtered by category, language and presence on other databases. 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. Much of the worlds electronic junk ends up choking landfills in developing countries. In addition, new certification standards such as e stewards and r2 provide guidance for responsible e waste disposal to the burgeoning electronics recycling industry. Recycling is published online quarterly by mdpi open access free for readers, with article processing charges apc paid by authors or their institutions rapid publication. Major recycling of ewaste is carried out in the nonformal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Ewaste televisions, computers and other electronic equipment.