Streamlining E-waste Management for a Greener Tomorrow

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Streamlining E-waste Management for a Greener Tomorrow

Author : Dr Deblina Dutta

Year : 2025

Publisher : Springer Nature

Source Title : Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation

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Abstract

The advancement in technology and growing population is responsible for the rise in the volume of electronic waste (E-waste) that has led to significant environmental issues. It has been evaluated that the production of E-waste will rise 74.7 billion kgs by 2030. This chapter aims to clarify the governance of E-waste, its impacts on health and the environment, and the associated challenges. It also discusses various recycling technologies and processes while exploring their relevance across diverse geographical regions, promoting the implementation of sustainability. It also focuses on informal and formal sectors. Enhancements to global waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management are proposed, emphasizing the integration of circular economy principles into the manufacturing and production of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) as well as the overall management of WEEE. This includes embracing concepts such as urban mining. E-waste can provide a good business opportunity which are available through metal recovery and the better improvement in the waste management sector. Developing an environmentally friendly regulatory framework for recycling is crucial in establishing an inventory of end-of-life electronic products. The environmental agencies need to innovate and develop environmentally sound strategies for resource recovery from E-waste which can lead to the business advantage converting the concept of linear economy to circular economy. The chapter concludes with recommendations for policymakers and researchers to promote sustainable E-waste management practices.