Global E-waste Management Strategies and Future Implications

Global E-waste Management Strategies and Future Implications provides an in-depth overview of the global E-waste problem, current trends in management, and innovative methods, with a focus on bridging the gaps between developed and developing nations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The book "Global E-waste Management Strategies and Future Implications" offers a comprehensive exploration of the world's electronic waste (e-waste) problem and the potential opportunities it presents. Part 1 delves into the fundamentals of e-waste, including its sources, critical composition, and the challenges and opportunities associated with it. Part 2 provides a detailed overview of the current trends in e-waste management, encompassing treatment options such as hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, bioleaching, and biohydrometallurgy, as well as their implications. Special attention is given to the critical impact of secondary pollutants on the environment and human health, particularly in informal recycling practices in developing nations.

Part 3 examines the existing regulations in developed and developing countries through case studies, aimed at bridging the gaps between these nations. Part 4 presents scientific and technical information on advanced methods for e-waste management, including life cycle assessment (LCA), tax credits, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and extended consumer responsibility (ECR). These methods are explained systematically through case studies.

Part 5 showcases best practices in e-waste management, such as the reduce, recycle, recover, and reuse (4R) principles, circular resource management, value out of waste (VoW), and solutions for smart cities and green product design. Ideal case studies are used to illustrate these practices.

Part 6 summarizes the transition towards sustainability, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures and collaborative efforts to address the growing e-waste challenge.

This book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and individuals interested in understanding and addressing the global e-waste problem. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, it contributes to the development of effective strategies and solutions for sustainable e-waste management.

Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323999199