An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches
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...
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| author | Nandan, Abhishek Suresh, Albin C. Saole, Parth Jeevanasai, Amulya Chandrasekaran, Ramprasad Meili, Lucas Wan Azelee, Nur Izyan Selvasembian, Rangabhashiyam |
| author_facet | Nandan, Abhishek Suresh, Albin C. Saole, Parth Jeevanasai, Amulya Chandrasekaran, Ramprasad Meili, Lucas Wan Azelee, Nur Izyan Selvasembian, Rangabhashiyam |
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| description | 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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| spelling | utm.eprints-1073522024-09-03T06:22:22Z http://eprints.utm.my/107352/ An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches Nandan, Abhishek Suresh, Albin C. Saole, Parth Jeevanasai, Amulya Chandrasekaran, Ramprasad Meili, Lucas Wan Azelee, Nur Izyan Selvasembian, Rangabhashiyam Q Science (General) TP Chemical technology 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. MDPI 2023-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/107352/1/NurIzyanWan2023_AnIntegratedApproachforlectronicWasteManagement.pdf Nandan, Abhishek and Suresh, Albin C. and Saole, Parth and Jeevanasai, Amulya and Chandrasekaran, Ramprasad and Meili, Lucas and Wan Azelee, Nur Izyan and Selvasembian, Rangabhashiyam (2023) An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches. Sustainability (Switzerland), 15 (24). pp. 1-19. ISSN 2071-1050 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su152416946 DOI:10.3390/su152416946 |
| spellingShingle | Q Science (General) TP Chemical technology Nandan, Abhishek Suresh, Albin C. Saole, Parth Jeevanasai, Amulya Chandrasekaran, Ramprasad Meili, Lucas Wan Azelee, Nur Izyan Selvasembian, Rangabhashiyam An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches |
| title | An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches |
| title_full | An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches |
| title_fullStr | An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches |
| title_short | An integrated approach for electronic waste management-overview of sources of generation, toxicological effects, assessment, governance, and mitigation approaches |
| title_sort | integrated approach for electronic waste management overview of sources of generation toxicological effects assessment governance and mitigation approaches |
| topic | Q Science (General) TP Chemical technology |
| url | http://eprints.utm.my/107352/1/NurIzyanWan2023_AnIntegratedApproachforlectronicWasteManagement.pdf |
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