| Title | A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste) |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 20371 |
| Authors | Shahabuddin, M; Uddin, MN; Chowdhury, JI; Ahmed, SF; Uddin, MN; Mofijur, M; Uddin, MA |
| Title | A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | International Journal Of Environmental Science And Technology, 20, 4 |
| Abstract | This study reviews recent developments, challenges, and the prospect of electronic waste (e-waste). Various aspects of e-waste, including collection, pre-treatment, and recycling, are discussed briefly. It is found that Europe is the leading collector of e-waste, followed by Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa. The monetary worth of e-waste raw materials is estimated to be $57.0 billion. However, only $10.0 billion worth of e-waste is recycled and recovered sustainably, offsetting 15.0 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2. The major challenges of e-waste treatment include collection, sorting and inhomogeneity of waste, low energy density, prevention of further waste, emission, and cost-effective recycling. Only 78 countries in the world now have e-waste related legislation. Such legislation is not effectively implemented in most regions. Developing countries like south-eastern Asia and Northern Africa have limited or no e-waste legislation. Therefore, country-specific standards and legislation, public awareness, effective implementation, and government incentives for developing cost-effective technologies are sought to manage e-waste, which will play an important role in the circular economy. |
| https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13762-022-04274-w.pdf |
Similar Articles
| ID | Score | Article |
|---|---|---|
33237
|
Seif, R; Salem, FZ; Allam, NK E-waste recycled materials as efficient catalysts for renewable energy technologies and better environmental sustainability(2024)Environment Development And Sustainability, 26.0, 3 | |
| 14599
|
Nithya, R; Sivasankari, C; Thirunavukkarasu, A Electronic waste generation, regulation and metal recovery: a review(2021)Environmental Chemistry Letters, 19, 2 | |
| 27488
|
Misra, NR; Kumar, S; Jain, A A Review on E-waste: Fostering the Need for Green Electronics(2021) | |
| 21019
|
Ghulam, ST; Abushammala, H Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Electronic Waste and Its Impact on Human Health and Environment(2023)Sustainability, 15, 3 | |
| 18949
|
Maes, T; Preston-Whyte, F E-waste it wisely: lessons from Africa(2022)Sn Applied Sciences, 4.0, 3 | |
| 29321
|
Abalansa, S; El Mahrad, B; Icely, J; Newton, A Electronic Waste, an Environmental Problem Exported to Developing Countries: The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY(2021)Sustainability, 13.0, 9 | |
| 5729
|
Zhang, Z; Malik, MZ; Khan, A; Ali, N; Malik, S; Bilal, M Environmental impacts of hazardous waste, and management strategies to reconcile circular economy and eco-sustainability(2022) | |
| 3961
|
Srivastav, AL; Markandeya; Patel, N; Pandey, M; Pandey, AK; Dubey, AK; Kumar, A; Bhardwaj, AK; Chaudhary, VK Concepts of circular economy for sustainable management of electronic wastes: challenges and management options(2023)Environmental Science And Pollution Research, 30, 17 | |
| 25948
|
Islam, MK; Khatun, MS; Mourshed, M 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(2024)Heliyon, 10, 7 | |
| 6199
|
Rasheed, R; Rizwan, A; Javed, H; Sharif, F; Yasar, A; Tabinda, AB; Mahfooz, Y; Ahmed, SR; Su, YH Analysis of environmental sustainability of e-waste in developing countries - a case study from Pakistan(2022)Environmental Science And Pollution Research, 29, 24 |