The ewaste generated is usually collected in either. Efficient ewaste management system needs effective legal systems coupled with incentive. Sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic. Its just that the legislation of the developing countries need to introduce some stringent laws regarding ewaste disposal and management. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. Electronic devices are essential to business operations. Example waste management ebooks clean and white by carl a. Whichever the case, waste management is usually the responsibility of the local government. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, ewaste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 48. Electronic waste poses a danger to human health and pollutes the environment 5. As long as liumans have been living in settled communities, solid waste, or garbage, has been an issue, and modern societies generate far more solid waste than early humans. Waste management and wastetoenergy status in singapore lawrence c.
The reduced life spans of electrical,electronic and consumer electronic devices are generating large quantities of ewaste, which is. Supporting ghana to introduce a sustainable ewaste management system. Ewaste management in india an overview article pdf available in international journal of earth sciences and engineering 92. The most desirable is to reduce the quantity of waste at its source or to recycle the materials for some other productive use. Industrial strike followed by the advances in instruction technology during the last century has radically changed peoples lifestyle. The total waste generated by obsolete or broken down electronic and electrical equipment was estimated to be 1,46,000 tonnes for the year 2005, which is expected to exceed 8,00,000 tonnes by 2012. Therefore it can be safely concluded that although borrowing or transporting efficient ewaste management techniques form the developed countries might be quite expensive but it is not impossible. Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered ewaste. Read this article to learn about types, sources, effects and methods of solid waste management. Pdf electronic waste ewaste is one of the fastestgrowing pollution problems worldwide given the presence if a variety of toxic substances. The key to success in terms life cycle assessment lca material flow analysis mfa of ewaste management is to develop ecodesign devices, properly collect. Chapter 5 standards and methodologies to measure ewaste. Electronic waste management and treatment technology.
According to waste management companies, there are several waste management methods. Waste act of 1990, which set a goal of diverting 25% of new mexicos municipal solid waste from landfills by 1995 and 50% by july 1, 2000. Give your electronic waste to a certified e waste recycler. E waste creates environmental pollution and contamination. Although the volume of ewaste is increasing rapidly, the quality of ewaste is decreasing.
The prolonged storing of e waste is caused by lack of e waste policy, absence of proper management methods, and the absence of recycling centers in the city. For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to. The patent landscaping process applied to the ewaste field has uncovered several interesting facets of the. Taking a look at the different options helps you find a solution thats not only good for you but also for the environment. Ewaste for short or waste electrical and electronic equipment is the term used to describe old, endoflife or discarded appliances using electricity. It is important for it managers to familiarize themselves with the legalities involved in disposing of old pcs, monitors, and peripherals to help both the environment and their. Us epa and the taiwan environmental protection administration epat support this effort through a. E waste management in india an overview article pdf available in international journal of earth sciences and engineering 92. Chapter 5 standards and methodologies to measure ewaste itu. Ewaste disposal methods include landfill and incineration, both of which pose considerable contamination risks. Nonrecyclable hazardous waste before setting up an exploration project, questions to ask in order to assess the waste that will be generated include the. Moreover, the current and the future production of e waste, the potential environmental problems associated with their disposal and management practices are discussed whereas the existing e waste management schemes in greece and other countries japan, switzerland are also quoted. Several options are available for hazardouswaste management. The ewaste can, however, be considered hazardous if recycled by primitive methods.
Solid waste management is a polite term for garbage management. To access the ebook, click on the title hyperlink in uwsp. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional. E waste management through regulations 1umesh kumar, 2dr. Modern waste disposal methods give you several different options for getting rid of your waste. Waste disposal is one of the essential stages in waste management, there are many methods of waste disposal and from this method. This post covers ewaste management, recycling, disposal, facts, problems and possible solutions. This is the most common methodology of e waste disposal. In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste management strategy that includes 1 reducing the amount. This page contains ewaste management seminar and ppt with pdf report.
Improving the sustainability of electronic waste management. Electronic waste or ewaste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. In india, solid waste management, with the emergence of ewaste, has become a complicated task. Nevertheless, while reduction and recycling are desirable options, they are not regarded as. It also differs from industrial and residential areas. Here are some are some ecofriendly waste disposal techniques that you can use to dispose of electronic waste locally. Electronic waste is an important source of resources and income in developing countries5 3. Managing the environmental and regulatory challenges 2 because of the complexities of identifying, handling and disposing of ewaste, companies may choose to work with experts that can help develop and manage effective risk management ewaste strategies. Moreover, the current and the future production of ewaste, the potential environmental problems associated with their disposal and management practices are discussed whereas the existing ewaste management schemes in greece and other countries japan, switzerland are also quoted.
Hazardouswaste management hazardouswaste management treatment, storage, and disposal. Inventory management, productionprocess modification. Pdf ewaste management, disposal and its impacts on the. The international ewaste management network iemn is a network of government officials that come together annually to exchange best practices and learn from experts how to improve management of used electronics in their own countries. Future perspectives on ewaste management are also suggested.
Ewaste, composition, recycle potential, control techniques. Hazardouswaste management treatment, storage, and disposal. The ewaste management process currently going on in india and how it can be improved for the betterment of the surrounding is also represented in this thesis. There is a need for e waste management as e waste components may cause severe health risks and environmental damage, when crude, unscientific methods are applied for recovery of useful components. In order to deal with the current situation us has adapted certain e waste disposal methods, so let us peek into these methods.
Thus, as one single unit, it encompasses right from the collection, disposal, recycling, to which the processes of monitoring and regulation, respectively belong to, along with the legal frameworks that enable the occurrence of waste management. Devices are getting smaller and smaller, containing less. Electronice waste ewaste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in emerging as well as developed regions. The united states makes up a relatively small proportion of activity, indicating a potential disinterest by us entities in ewaste technology. Ewaste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. The key to success in terms of e waste management is to develop ecodesign devices, properly collect e waste, recover and recycle material by safe methods, dispose of e waste by suitable techniques, forbid the transfer of used electronic devices to developing countries, and raise awareness of the impact of e waste. Waste management and wastetoenergy status in singapore. Overall, the inadequate management of electronics recycling in developing countries has led to various health and environmental problems. For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to raw material use, product design, resource efficiency, waste prevention. Ewaste is not hazardous if it is stocked in safe storage or recycled by scientific methods or transported from one place to the other in parts or in totality in the formal sector. There is a need to encourage recycling of all useful and valuable material from ewastes to preserve the natural resources. The major concern in terms of management of e waste is, more than 90% of the available e waste continued to be recycled in the informal sector, in the bylanes of cities and towns. October 21, 2008 electronic waste ewaste is not only a concern for environmentalists but for it managers as well.
Effective methods, namely, recycling and landfill disposal are used to dispose ewaste globally. You produce plenty of waste each week, but have you thought about where it goes. Industries can also manage their wastes, in case they are non. In this scenario, usually under the requirement of. Disposal methods of ewaste in india survey conducted in. The positive aspect of e waste recycling is that you have quite a few recycling options. Activity in ewaste patented innovation is concentrated in the post2000 time period. The key to success in terms of ewaste management is to develop ecodesign devices, properly collect ewaste, recover and recycle material by safe methods, dispose of ewaste by suitable. The developed and developing countries are facing the heat of e waste and have come up with. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. The vast majority of activity in ewaste is asian in nature, followed by activity from europe. The recovery of materials is part of the weee recycling process, especially for metal. Ewaste consists of a large variety of materials zhang and forssberg, 1997, some of which contain a range of toxic substances that can contaminate the environment and threaten human health if not appropriately managed.
There is a need for ewaste management as ewaste components may cause severe health risks and environmental damage, when crude, unscientific methods are applied for recovery of useful components. Ewaste is one of the fastest growing waste types and it seems that this rapid increase will continue due to shortening lifecycles of technological products. Now the emphasis is laid mainly on the proper e waste disposal and for the prevention of contamination at abroad and home both. Ewaste management, recycling, disposal, facts, problems. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. To access the ebook, click on the title hyperlink in uwsp library catalog record. The e waste generated is usually collected in either. There is a need to encourage recycling of all useful and valuable material from e wastes to preserve the natural resources.
Disposal methods of ewaste in india survey conducted in chennai 507 government authorities of india to enhance the healthy living of people as well as environmental safety. Sustainable solid waste management by nibin chang isbn. It includes computers, consumer electronics, fridges etc which have been disposed of by their original users. Informal processing of ewaste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and. Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. The term waste management collectively means the management of waste from its inception to the final stage of disposal. The most common disposal scenarios around the world are measured in a standardized framework developed by the partnership on measuring ict for.
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