Paradigm Shift in E-waste Management: Vision for the Future

E-waste management is a complex issue that requires a sustainable approach. The global status of e-waste recycling and management is discussed, with country-specific contributions. Policy tools such as EPR, ARF, and policy gaps are explored. Advanced green and smart technologies for e-waste valorization and management are presented. Urban mining, sustainability, and circular economic approaches are also explored.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

E-waste management is a complex issue that requires careful consideration to ensure sustainable development goals (SDGs) are met by 2025. The global status of e-waste recycling and management is a concern, with many countries struggling to effectively manage the growing amount of electronic waste generated. This article will provide an overview of the current global status of e-waste recycling and management, with a focus on country-specific contributions.

E-waste recycling and management is a complex issue that requires careful consideration to ensure sustainable development goals (SDGs) are met by 2025. The global status of e-waste recycling and management is a concern, with many countries struggling to effectively manage the growing amount of electronic waste generated. This article will provide an overview of the current global status of e-waste recycling and management, with a focus on country-specific contributions.

The global e-waste generation rate is estimated to be 20-50 million tonnes per year, with the majority of this waste being generated in developed countries. However, developing countries are also experiencing a rapid increase in e-waste generation, due to the growth of the technology industry and the increasing availability of affordable electronic devices.

E-waste recycling and management is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. Policy tools such as extended producer responsibility (EPR), anti-refurbishment policies (ARF), and policy gaps are being used to address the issue of e-waste. However, there are still challenges in implementing these policies, particularly in the informal sector, where e-waste is often disposed of in unsafe and environmentally harmful ways.

Advanced green and smart technologies are being developed to valorise and manage e-waste. These technologies include recycling, reuse, and refurbishment, as well as waste-to-energy conversion and waste minimisation. These technologies can help reduce the environmental impact of e-waste and improve the economic value of electronic devices.

Urban mining is a sustainability approach that involves the extraction of valuable materials from electronic waste. This approach can help reduce the amount of e-waste that ends up in landfills and improve the economic value of electronic devices.

Circular economic approaches are being adopted to address the issue of e-waste. This approach involves the reuse, recycling, and refurbishment of electronic devices, as well as the development of new business models that promote the circular economy.

In conclusion, e-waste management is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach to ensure sustainable development goals are met by 2025. The global status of e-waste recycling and management is a concern, with many countries struggling to effectively manage the growing amount of electronic waste generated. Advanced green and smart technologies are being developed to valorise and manage e-waste, and urban mining and circular economic approaches are being adopted to address the issue of e-waste.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367559854