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 techniques, forbid the transfer of used electronic devices to developing countries, and raise awareness of the impact of ewaste. In this chapter, we present a comprehensive summary of e waste generation, recycling capacity, reuse process, treatment techniques, as well as the legislation of e waste in china. Provide adequate systems of law, controls and procedures for waste management. Ewaste recycling and management present scenarios and. Ewaste management in india an overvie w international journal of earth sciences and engineering issn 09745904, vol. Still, there are many technologies, and their potential roles in hazardous waste management are diverse. We will be providing unlimited waivers of publication charges for accepted articles related to covid19. It describes the problems of e waste generated by all global living communities and its impact on our ecosystems and discusses recycling techniques in detail to reduce its effect as well as proper management of e waste to save the environment. Written for researchers who are exploring this emerging topic, the book begins with a short, but rigorous, discussion of electric waste management that outlines common hazardous materials. The informal ewaste recycling provides jobs to thousands of people in urban and perisector urban areas, and supports the formal waste management agencies like municipalities. It is according to this waste management hierarchy that all waste management practices across the country are analysed. We hope that we would be able to continue this project to further strengthen the capacity of sri lanka for the efficient management of e waste. Recycling of valuable elements contained in e waste such as copper and gold has become a source of income mostly in the informal sector of developing or emerging industrialized countries.
Ewaste management ppt electronic waste waste management. Informal processing of e waste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and. 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. The paper attempts to understand the important role played by the formal sector engaged in waste management in our country. It also introduces policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks from other regions. Ehs should be contacted directly to oversee the removal, management, and disposal of all asbestos containing material. Electronic waste e waste can be defined as any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. It is estimated that the amount of solid waste per capita is around 500 kilograms per year.
An overview of electronic waste management, practices. 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. Hazardouswaste management hazardouswaste management treatment, storage, and disposal. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. 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.
Main source of electronic waste in india are the government, public and private industrial sectors 70. Electronic devices are essential to business operations. The informal e waste recycling provides jobs to thousands of people in urban and perisector urban areas, and supports the formal waste management agencies like municipalities. As the technologies have been advancing at very fast rate, the average lifespan of any generic electronic device has been reduced to at most 10 years.
Whereas most of the e waste goes to the incinerators and landfills thus polluting the nature or some of the e waste was shipped to the developing countries like india, china, pakistan and malaysia. 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. Ewaste management in east african community worldloop. Electronic waste ewaste can be defined as any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. Efficient e waste management system needs effective legal systems coupled with incentive schemes followed by sound monitoring systems. It must have a direct discussion of its terms, limitations, and scope. On the other end, e waste recycling helps cut down on production waste. According to singh 2012 e waste is term that encompasses the various forms. E parisaraa indias first scientific e waste ecofriendly recycling unit. Electronic waste management and treatment technology applies the latest research for designing waste treatment and disposal strategies.
For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to raw material use, product design, resource efficiency, waste prevention, and minimization where avoidance is impossible. According to the electronics takeback coalition, it takes 1. Hazardouswaste management treatment, storage, and disposal. 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. Epa and taiwan environmental protection administration taiwan epa coordinate the international ewaste management network iemn, which has brought together environmental officials from asia, latin america, the caribbean, africa, and north america to. Doc ewaste sources, best management techniques, and. The vast majority of activity in ewaste is asian in nature, followed by activity from europe.
May 19, 2011 these broken, discarded and obsolete products are known as e waste, and it all too often ends up in the trash. We are committed to sharing findings related to covid19 as quickly and safely as possible. Jun 25, 2019 e waste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. 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. The imbalance between fund levy and subsidy is not properly solved. Efficient ewaste management system needs effective legal systems coupled with incentive. The most desirable is to reduce the quantity of waste at its source or to recycle the materials for some other productive use. Keywordsmaterial management, construction waste, management techniques, economic relevance, existing situation.
Electronic waste management and treatment technology 1st. It also considers future technological expectations from ewaste recycling and management technologies. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. Identify, whether the ewaste component is hazardous or the entire ewaste item is hazardous. Table of contents journal of waste management hindawi. This is a very poor way of dealing with these items for a few reasons. This work is original and could be further extended. Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. There are still some bottlenecks in e waste management. Chapter 5 technologies for hazardous waste management. The vast majority of activity in e waste is asian in nature, followed by activity from europe. 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.
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. Lean management techniques 10 best practice checklists 4 improvement over traditional quality approaches, which evaluate for defects at the end of the assembly line. Waste of electronics electrical goods that have reached their end of life electronic products often contain hazardous and toxic materials and should not be dumped with other wastes. Jun 18, 2018 the government passed the first law on e waste management in 2011, based on extended producer responsibility epr, which put the onus on the producer for the management of the final stages of the. The positive aspect of e waste recycling is that you have quite a few recycling options. Waste management the aim of sustainable waste management is to reduce waste formation and to use resources more efficiently and rationally, ensuring that the waste of one sector is used as a raw material in another sector. However, according to the greenpeace report, in 2007, india generated 380,000. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. In india, solid waste management, with the emergence of ewaste, has become a complicated task. The united states makes up a relatively small proportion of activity, indicating a potential disinterest by us entities in e waste technology.
Pdf an overview of electronic waste management, practices and. It also considers future technological expectations from e waste recycling and management technologies. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional. Lean management techniques chartered global management. Give your electronic waste to a certified e waste recycler. Several options are available for hazardouswaste management. There are still some bottlenecks in ewaste management. In india the electronic waste management assumes greater significance.
Activity in e waste patented innovation is concentrated in the post2000 time period. Thus, there are many technical aspects related to policy and regulation issues. Along with china, india is largest importer of ewaste from developed countries like us, uk and japan. Ewaste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, e waste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 48. Here are some are some ecofriendly waste disposal techniques that you can use to dispose of electronic waste locally. The united states makes up a relatively small proportion of activity, indicating a potential disinterest by us entities in ewaste technology. Recycling of valuable elements contained in ewaste such as copper and gold has become a source of income mostly in the informal sector of developing or emerging industrialized. Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered e waste. In india, solid waste management, with the emergence of e waste, has become a complicated task. You need to find an e waste recycler who is officially certified by the.
Introduction construction industry is largest economic expenditure in india. We hope that we would be able to continue this project to further strengthen the capacity of sri lanka for the efficient management of ewaste. Activity in ewaste patented innovation is concentrated in the post2000 time period. In this chapter, we present a comprehensive summary of ewaste generation, recycling capacity, reuse process, treatment techniques, as well as the legislation of ewaste in china. The south african waste management policy framework. Electronic waste or e waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. National waste report 2018 department of the environment. Supporting ghana to introduce a sustainable ewaste management system. Ewaste consciousness and disposal practices among residents of. The present e waste management rules in india are very difficult to implement because of its numerous factors such as hurdles faced during the inventorisation process, vigorous growth of informal. If you do not know how to create a waste management plan from scratch, there are some things that can help you along the way. A country report as one of the worlds largest exporters of electrical and electronic equipment eee and importers of waste electrical and electronic equipment ewaste worldwide, china plays a key role in the social, economic, environmental and material life cycle of much of the worlds electrical and electronic equipment. Mistake proofing requires that process quality checks are built into the operations and the equipment has the appropriate sensors to detect errors and stop the process. Epa works bilaterally with governments and environmental officials around the world on ewaste management.
However, in 2008 legislation was introduced in some of the us states for totally banning of the e waste export to the developing countries. Sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic. Eparisaraa indias first scientific ewaste ecofriendly recycling unit. Encourage research on the development of hazardous waste. The technical detail is limited to that needed for examining policy options and regulatory needs. The present ewaste management rules in india are very difficult to implement because of its numerous factors such as hurdles faced during the inventorisation process, vigorous growth. Ewaste recycling in india bridging the gap between the. Waste management policies and programmes in general, municipal solid waste management is handled by several government agencies from the federal to state and to local authorities 8. These broken, discarded and obsolete products are known as ewaste, and it all too often ends up in the trash. Recycling ewaste enables us to recover various valuable metals and other materials from electronics, saving natural resources energy, reducing pollution, conserving landfill space, and creating jobs. With the usage of electrical and electronic equipment eee on the rise, the amount of electrical and electronic waste e waste produced each day is equally growing enormously around the globe.
Ewaste awareness, residents, disposal channels, ewaste. Management for construction materials and control of. Nevertheless, while reduction and recycling are desirable options, they are not regarded as. With the usage of electrical and electronic equipment eee on the rise, the amount of electrical and electronic waste ewaste produced each day is equally growing enormously around the globe. Current practice of waste management system in malaysia. 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. According to the epa, recycling one million laptops can save the energy equivalent of electricity that can run 3,657 u. The term waste management collectively means the management of waste from its inception to the final stage of disposal. The rapid expansion of technology and the consumption driven society results in the creation of a very large amount of ewaste in every minute the european weee directive classifies waste in ten categories. Large household appliances including cooling and freezing.
Electronic waste management and treatment technology. E waste management in india an overvie w international journal of earth sciences and engineering issn 09745904, vol. The key to success in terms of ewaste management is to develop ecodesign devices, properly collect ewaste, recover and recycle material by safe methods. According to eleventh five year plan, it is the second largest economic activity after agriculture. Efficient ewaste management system needs effective legal systems coupled with incentive schemes followed by sound monitoring systems. Export of e waste by the us is seen as lack of responsibility on the part of federal government, electronics industry, consumers, recyclers and local governments towards viable and sustainable options for disposal of e. Ewaste management and processing techniques youtube. Just like a business plan, a waste management plan must be created precisely.
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