| 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 |
| DOI |
10.1007/s13762-022-04274-w |
| 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. |
| Author Keywords |
E-waste; Pre-treatment; Recycling; Legislation; Circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000803781900003 |
| WoS Category |
Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13762-022-04274-w.pdf
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