An Integrated Approach for Electronic Waste Management-Overview of Sources of Generation, Toxicological Effects, Assessment, Governance, and Mitigation Approaches

被引：4

作者：

Nandan, Abhishek ^{[1
]}

Suresh, Albin C. ^{[1
]}

Saole, Parth ^{[1
]}

Jeevanasai, S. Amulya ^{[1
]}

Chandrasekaran, Ramprasad ^{[2
]}

Meili, Lucas ^{[3
]}

Azelee, Nur Izyan Wan ^{[4
,5
]}

Selvasembian, Rangabhashiyam ^{[6
]}

机构：

[1] Sch Adv Engn, Sustainabil Cluster, UPES, Dehra Dun 248007, India

[2] SASTRA Deemed Univ, Sch Civil Engn, Ctr Adv Res Environm CARE, Thanjavur 613401, India

[3] Univ Fed Alagoas, Ctr Technol, Lab Proc, BR-57072900 Maceio, AL, Brazil

[4] Univ Teknol Malaysia, Inst Bioprod Dev IBD, Johor Baharu 81310, Johor, Malaysia

[5] Univ Teknol Malaysia, Fac Chem & Energy Engn, Johor Baharu 81310, Johor, Malaysia

[6] SRM Univ AP, Sch Engn & Sci, Dept Environm Sci & Engn, Amaravati 522240, India

来源：

SUSTAINABILITY | 2023年 / 15卷 / 24期

关键词：

electronic waste; occupational safety; e-waste toxicity; e-waste management; extended producer responsibility (EPR); sustainable e-waste management practices; SYSTEM;

D O I：

10.3390/su152416946

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Electronic waste (e-waste) management has become a significant challenge in recent years due to the increasing consumption of electronic devices and their improper disposal. Effective e-waste management requires a comprehensive approach that considers the environmental, economic, and social impacts of e-waste. This comprehensive review provides a critical assessment of e-waste management procedures, encompassing the stages of collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal. Emphasising the significance of embracing sustainable approaches like reusing, repairing, and recycling, the review underscores their pivotal role in mitigating the adverse environmental and human health effects of e-waste. This review provides an overview of e-waste management concerns specifically in India from its collection to the end cycle including toxicological, environmental, and human impacts and a graphical analysis of current and future e-waste trends. It emphasises the need to effectively enforce regulations and establish extended producer responsibility (EPR) to promote sustainable e-waste management practices. Additionally, the review delves into the complexities surrounding e-waste management, such as insufficient infrastructure, resource and funding constraints, and a dearth of awareness among stakeholders. It strongly underscores the necessity for a concerted endeavour involving governments, industries, and communities to tackle these obstacles and advance the cause of efficient e-waste management practices. This paper is valuable to the scientific community as it offers a thorough assessment of e-waste management, focusing on environmental, economic, and social impacts. It emphasises sustainable practices and regulatory measures, providing actionable insights to address e-waste challenges. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of e-waste management and highlights the importance of adopting sustainable practices to address the negative impacts of e-waste on the environment, human health, and the economy.

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