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An in-depth analysis and review of management strategies for E-waste in the south Asian region: A way forward towards waste to energy conversion and sustainability
Author Affiliations
Iowa State University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
Published InHeliyon
Year2024
Citations24
Abstract
The soaring rise of electronic and electrical waste (E-waste) leads to significant challenges to the South Asian region, urging for incorporating comprehensive assessment and management strategies. The research dives into the intricacies of E-waste and examines how regulatory barriers, public ignorance, and the limited lifespan of electronic devices all contribute to the significant production of E-waste. This study emphasizes the vital need for ongoing and appropriate management practices by bringing attention to the short lifespan of electronic devices and the resulting generation of E-waste. This work also addresses the increased risks that people who live close to informal recycling sites for electronic waste face, as well as the dangerous substances that are found in them and how they harm the…
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Fields & Keywords
Physical SciencesEnvironmental ScienceIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesExtraction and Separation ProcessesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementEnvironmental planningEnvironmental economicsEnvironmental resource managementWaste managementEconomic growthEcologyLawMechanical engineering