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Journal articles on the topic "Electronic waste"

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Roshna Meeran, A., and V. Nithya. "Implementation of SIFT for detection of electronic waste." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 2.8 (March 19, 2018): 353. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.8.10461.

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The paper focuses on the investigation of image processing of Electronic waste detection and identification in recycling process of all Electronic items. Some of actually collected images of E-wastes would be combined with other wastes. For object matching with scale in-variance the SIFT (Scale -Invariant- Feature Transform) is applied. This method detects the electronic waste found among other wastes and also estimates the amount of electronic waste detected the give set of wastes. The detection of electronics waste by this method is most efficient ways to detect automatically without any manual means.
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Srivastava, Harshit, Harshit Wahal, Hrithik Roy, and Dr Brajesh Kumar. "A Study on Electronic Waste Management in India." International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology 10, no. 5 (May 31, 2022): 5265–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2022.42274.

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Abstract: In the electronic industry, e-scraps or e-wastes refer to electronic goods that are discarded or unneeded. About 50 million ton of e-wastes are produced every year. Depending on their reactions, there might be potential danger. E-wastes, such as computer batteries and other electrochemical waste, may cause unwanted results, so it is important to consider them along with physical wastes. India generates about 1.5 lakh tons of e-waste annually, and almost all of it ends up in the informal sector as there is no organized alternative. It is well documented that humanity's capabilities were enhanced by the industrial revolution. However, the revolutionary changes experience by societies across the globe due to the application of electronics are deeper and more widespread than the impact of the industrial revolution. Human society has been profoundly changed by the electronics age and has become more connected than ever before. Electronic items have contributed to smoother communication, economic growth, and job opportunities. However, in addition to the positives, technology has brought to light a number of concerns, such as the growing problem of ewaste, which society must confront head on. In the existing situation, it is always possible that human health and the environment would be in trouble. If coordinated legislation and activities for efficient e-waste management and disposal were not enacted. This paper aims to provide a quick overview of the relatively new notion of e-waste, its production in India, and the associated environmental and health implications. It emphasizes the booming informal and nascent official e-waste recycling economies, as well as the urgent need for more explicit legislation and a forward-looking strategy. The paper also examines global e-waste trading and international experience in this area. There is also a list of references at the conclusion for further reading. Each year, hundreds of thousands of consumer electronics, computers, monitors, phones, printers, televisions and other portable devices become outdated and were mainly dumped to the landfills or poorly recycled. Recent technological development and growing demands for new and better functioning electronics accelerate the amount of electronic waste (e-waste) worldwide, making it to be one of the fastest growing streams in many countries. The estimated lifespan of electronics is about three to five years because of the increasing rates of consumption, new developments and urbanization.
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Shrivastava, Harsh, and Vivek Parashar. "E-Waste Causes and Management Using BASEL Convention." International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research 3, no. 1 (March 30, 2015): 5–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.37391/ijeer.030102.

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"E-waste" is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life. “Electronic waste" may be defined as discarded computers, office electronic equipment, entertainment device electronics, mobile phones, television sets, and refrigerators. "E-wastes are considered dangerous; ascertain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous, depending on their condition and density. This includes used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal. Others are re-usable (working and repairable electronics) and secondary scrap (copper, steel, plastic, etc.) to be "commodities", and reserve the term "waste" for residue or material which is dumped by the buyer rather than recycled, including residue from reuse and recycling operations. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled in an environmentally sound manner so that they are less harmful to the ecosystem. This paper highlights the hazards of e-wastes, the need for its appropriate management and options that can be implemented.
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Adolfo C. Ancheta. "Electronic Waste Management Practices and Its Extent of Implementation: A Case of an Academic Institution." Journal of Educational and Human Resource Development (JEHRD) 5 (December 10, 2017): 51–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.61569/nxg88539.

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The increase of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) electronic wastes and electronic products depends on the technology upgrading and obsolescence rates in the equipment. It can be assumed that the disposal of electronic equipment is driven by the production of new technological development. This descriptive study assessed the electronic waste management practices and extent of implementation of e-waste management. Data on the practices on e-waste disposal was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire, with Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) end-users of ICT serving as respondents. Findings showed that e-waste management was practiced only by a few and that processing techniques were only partially implemented. This revelation strengthens the need to implement the best practices and processing techniques in the handling and disposal of electronics waste.
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Maxraj, J., and Vijay Ananth Suyamburajan. "An Experimental and Comparative Analysis of Glass Fibre Reinforced with Mobile Phone Display (Powder) with Epoxy Resin." E3S Web of Conferences 509 (2024): 03008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450903008.

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The impact of the widespread use of electronic products in the information technology era is known as e-waste. Electronic waste increased as a result of the rising use of electronic products. These wastes polluting the environment leads to degradation of soil and water. By converting electronic waste into useful materials will reduce the electronics wastes. In this research work the composite materials were prepared with the mobile phone display powder mixed with 5% and 10 % to the epoxy resin act as matrix material glass fibers as reinforcement. The mechanical properties of the composites were tested, the tensile strength has been improved more than 10% and compressive strength has been improved more than 35%. Regarding the application of powdered particles to enhance the resistance to delamination initiation and propagation of fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials.
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Datta, Pradip K. "Electronic Waste." Science and Culture 87, no. 3-4 (April 27, 2021): 115–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.36094/sc.v87.2021.electronic_waste.datta.115.

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HILEMAN, BETTE. "ELECTRONIC WASTE." Chemical & Engineering News Archive 80, no. 26 (July 2002): 15–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/cen-v080n026.p015.

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HILEMAN, BETTE. "ELECTRONIC WASTE." Chemical & Engineering News 84, no. 1 (January 2, 2006): 18–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/cen-v084n001.p018.

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Romana Afrose Meem, Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, and Khalid Md. Bahauddin. "Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (kap) of electronic waste management among consumers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh." GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 8, no. 2 (August 30, 2021): 126–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2021.8.2.0179.

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Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate in Dhaka City which would be harmful for the environment and the people of the city if it is not properly managed. This study aimed to explore consumers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards electronics waste manage facility of Dhaka city. The Present study follows quantitative research methods and collects data in the way of purposive sampling technique. Every city dweller uses electronic equipment in his house or office for daily activities. Although 100% of people are involved in e-waste generation but they (actually 73.5%) have no proper knowledge about the management of electronic wastes. On the other hand, approximately 96.8% citizens believe that there is a lack of proper management of electronic waste in the city. Again, nearly 95.2% would like to be involved in setting up a responsible and safe recycling scheme in the city area to get rid of from the detrimental effects of the electronic wastes. Of them, about 79% consumers are willing to get involved their selves into proper e-waste management facility by setting up a responsible and safe recycling scheme for the betterment of future generations and minimizing present socio-eco-environmental threat.
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Kazatenkov, Ya S. "Problems of Electronic Waste Management." Courier of Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)), no. 3 (June 4, 2023): 163–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.17803/2311-5998.2023.103.3.163-173.

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The article proposes an analysis of a scientific study on the protection of health and human interests related to the legal regulation of waste electrical and electronic equipment.This article notes the influence of international integration processes in the system of relations for the protection of health and human interests related to the legal regulation of waste electrical and electronic equipment. A separate place is given to the problem of state regulation of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the Russian Federation.The problems associated with this type of waste are relevant due to the fact that these wastes have an extremely harmful effect on the human reproductive and immune systems.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Electronic waste"

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Umair, Shakila. "Informal Electronic Waste Recycling in Pakistan." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Miljöstrategisk analys (fms), 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-167975.

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The aim of this thesis was to study governance aspects of informal electronic waste recycling and to provide better knowledge of the business in terms of structure, stakeholders, governance aspects and social impacts. The thesis consists of a cover essay and two papers appended at the end of the thesis. The cover essay summarizes the papers and puts them in context. The objective of Paper I is to study the business of informal electronic waste recycling in Pakistan and highlight its governance issues. Paper II assesses the social impacts of this business using UNEP-SETAC Guidelines. The thesis examines these specific questions: Q1) What is the current situation of informal e-waste recycling in Pakistan? Q2) Who are the important stakeholders and what are their roles in this business? Q3) What are the governance issues enabling this informal business? Q4) What are the social impacts for individuals and society arising from this business? Paper I presents the international and local e-waste flows, business structure, the stakeholders involved and the existing governance issues of the business. It shows weak enforcement of legislation, the complexities emerging with numerous stakeholders, the profitability of informal recycling, little concern for the health damaging exposure for workers from poorest and most vulnerable people in society, and the lack of awareness of the hazards involved results in several governance issues. The paper also highlights how this business lacks characteristics of good governance, which makes it a challenge to control this business. Paper II assesses the social impacts of informal e-waste recycling in Pakistan using UNEP/SETAC guidelines for conducting a Social Lifecycle Analysis (SLCA). It showed that this business has positive impacts relating to societal issues and individual/family economics, and in the economic development of Pakistan but otherwise most impacts were negative. The findings of Paper II fill an important data gap and can be integrated with data on other stages of ICT product lifecycle to produce a full SLCA of such products.
Syftet med denna avhandling var att studera styrningsaspekter informella återvinning elektroniskt avfall och för att ge bättre kunskap om verksamheten i fråga om struktur, intressenter, styrningsaspekter och sociala konsekvenser. Avhandlingen består av en täck uppsats och två tidningar bifogade i slutet av uppsatsen. Locket uppsats samman tidningarna och sätter dem i sitt sammanhang. Syftet med papper I är att studera verksamheten i informella återvinning elektroniskt avfall i Pakistan och belysa dess styrningsfrågor. Papper II bedömer de sociala konsekvenserna av denna verksamhet med hjälp av UNEP-SETAC riktlinjer. Avhandlingen undersöker dessa specifika frågor: Q1) Vad är den nuvarande situationen för informella återvinnings e-avfall i Pakistan? Q2) Vilka är de viktigaste intressenterna och vilka är deras roller i den här branschen? Q3) Vilka styrningsfrågor som möjliggör denna informella företag? Q4) Vilka är de sociala konsekvenserna för enskilda och samhället som följer av detta företag? Papper I presenterar internationella och lokala e-avfallsflöden, företagsstruktur, de inblandade aktörerna och de befintliga styrningsfrågor i verksamheten. Det visar en svag tillämpning av lagstiftningen, komplexiteten växande med många intressenter, lönsamheten för informella återvinning, lite oro för hälsan skadliga exponering för arbetstagare från de fattigaste och mest utsatta människorna i samhället, och bristen på medvetenhet om de risker inblandade resultaten i flera styrningsfrågor. Papperet belyser också hur denna verksamhet saknar egenskaper för god förvaltning, vilket gör det till en utmaning att styra denna verksamhet. Papper II bedömer de sociala konsekvenserna av informella återvinnings e-avfall i Pakistan använder UNEP / SETAC riktlinjer för att genomföra en social livscykelanalys (SLCA). Det visade sig att denna verksamhet har positiva effekter avseende samhällsfrågor och individ / familj ekonomi, och i den ekonomiska utvecklingen i Pakistan men annars de flesta effekterna var negativa. Resultaten av pappers II fyller ett viktigt tomrum uppgifter och kan integreras med uppgifter om andra stadier av IKT produktlivscykeln för att producera en full SLCA av sådana produkter.

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Lee, Ka-yan, and 李嘉欣. "Electronic waste management in Hong Kong." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194583.

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This study aims to find out the solution of electronic waste problem in Hong Kong. Through case study of developed countries, it is found that implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility is the most common way in electronic waste management. This dissertation then evaluates the current situation of Hong Kong and the result show that the local recycling rate is not more than 20% while the remains are exported for recycling. Conclusion is drawn that Hong Kong needs to build up an e-waste recycling system by legislation and implementation of EPR. The interviews to Legislative Council members were conducted to collect the major concern from Legislative Council members and the voters they represent. 13 interviews were conducted and all the interviewees agree e-waste is a problem and have to be solved as soon as it can be. However they hold different opinions on legislation as a measure of e-waste management. The limitation of this study is that the limitation of time makes it hard to reserve a time with Leg Co members to conduct the interview as they were busy to the work of Legislative Council. Education, providing economic incentives, banning of landfill and illegal dumping and storage, prohibit the uncontrolled recycling activities are the possible measures the government can take other than legislation and implementation of EPR in electronic waste management.
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Iattoni, Giulia. "Electronic waste: hazards and opportunities for urban mining." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2019. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/17822/.

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Since a couple of decades, society has been revolutionized by electrical and electronic equipment: it is ubiquitous and once discarded it contributes to generate one of the fastest-growing waste stream categories at this time. The purpose of this study is to discuss the complex nature of the WEEE sector intended as indispensable resource, including also the specific hazards that must be considered for a proper and valorising management. The first chapter introduces the wide background of urban waste in terms of production, collection and disposal. Then, an overview on the flows, classification and legal framework of electronic waste is provided. In the second chapter the analysis will focus on the improper management of e-waste which is extremely intensive and risky, therefore several possible situations will be qualitatively investigated in terms of environmental impacts and risks for human health. The third chapter will explore the concept of urban mining secondary raw materials in the context of e-waste, pointing out the current state of innovation, future challenges and present limitations. The fourth and last chapter of the study applies the Life Cycle Assessment methodology on waste mobile phones for three different End-of-Life scenarios. The aim is to demonstrate through a scientifically based tool the concepts presented in the previous part of the thesis and to outline the environmental benefits of components and materials recovery in terms of saved emissions through the evaluation of three impact categories: Global Warming Potential, Acidification Potential and Ecological Scarcity. Given from one hand the huge quantities involved in the WEEE sector in terms of volumes and impacts, and from the other the scarcity and increasing demand of raw materials, it is reasonable to consider e-waste as a key element to work on in order to adress some of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
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Danon-Schaffer, Monica N. "Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in landfills from electronic waste." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/20740.

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Previous research on Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs), including Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs), has largely focused on their concentrations in the environment and their adverse effects on human health. This thesis explores how these compounds reach the environment, how they are transferred from waste streams to water and soil, and how they are transported to distant locations like Northern Canada. Landfills, which receive a large proportion of society’s discarded consumer waste products, including electronic wastes (e-waste), are the major focus of attention. Leachate was collected and analysed from 27 landfills across southern Canada and 11 dump sites in the Canadian North. There was wide variability in the results, both in terms of the total concentrations of PBDEs and in the distribution of congeners. Northern sites tended to have lower PBDE concentrations than southern ones, but some levels were significant despite the low population density and lack of industry in the north. The North provides a sink for PBDE contaminants. Significant differences in PBDE levels in leachate in contact with wastes originating in different 5-year time intervals suggest that the time-of-manufacture of electronic goods plays an important role in determining the rate of PBDE release into the environment. Electronic components manufactured in the 1985-89 period were found to have especially high PBDE concentrations. Experiments were carried out in which e-waste was contacted with distilled water and leachate from a major urban landfill in a custom-built contactor. There was transfer of PBDEs to the aqueous phase which increased with greater contact time and increasing temperature. Exposing e-waste to distilled water led to lower PBDE concentrations, probably due to dislodgement of fine dust from the surface of e-waste particles. A comprehensive mole balance model was prepared to assist in predicting the concentration of PBDEs in and near landfills. The balances were applied to different homologue groups and different subsystems - field e-waste, non-e-waste solids, and aqueous phase. Mass transfer parameters were obtained from solid-liquid contacting experiments with crushed e-waste. Simulations indicate that PBDEs will persist for decades in the environment even if they are no longer manufactured and incorporated in plastics.
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Theurer, Jean E. "International investigation of electronic waste recycling plant design." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/65177.

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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, June 2010.
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
"June 2010." Cataloged from student submitted PDF version of thesis.
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This thesis investigates the industry of electronic waste recycling industry in three countries: Germany, the United States, and Chile. Despite differences in the legal structure surrounding the industry, there are many similarities between plant operations and disassembly techniques. Several strategies for improving the recycling rate and improving employee safety within the plants have been identified. Appropriate clothing, included masks and gloves will improve worker safety while the recycling rate can be increased by separating the disassembly process into two tasks: disassembly and sorting. However it seems as though even with significant decreases in cost from the labor associated with recycling, the economic price of electronic waste will continue to outweigh the profits from selling recycled materials. Thus, it is important for countries to recognize the environmental and health benefits of recycling electronic waste and continue to support the electronic waste recycling industry's development.
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Gabrys, Jennifer. "The natural history of electronics /." Thesis, McGill University, 2007. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=103197.

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Electronics involve an elaborate process of waste-making, from the mining of raw materials to the production of microchips through toxic solvents, to the eventual recycling or disposal of obsolete equipment. These processes of pollution, remainder and decay reveal other orders of materiality that have yet to enter the sense of the digital. This thesis investigates electronics through this waste and remainder. The thesis is guided by Walter Benjamin's notion of "natural history," and focuses on the dynamic, transient and poetic qualities of outmoded or "fossilized" commodities. Described here are electronic versions of such fossils, as well as the more formless residues that are sloughed off in the pursuit of technological advance.
Electronic technologies expand beyond devices and programs to an assemblage of sites and systems. Instead of a collection of outdated artifacts, this study further suggests that it is necessary not to focus solely on the abandoned electronic gadget, but also to consider the extended contexts through which electronics and electronic waste circulate. My intention here is to crack open the black box of electronics, and track their transformation to waste across a number of fields, from manufacture to disposal, and from archive to landfill, which inform the chapters below. By focusing on waste, this study is less interested in material comprehensiveness, or all that goes into electronics, and is instead more attentive toward material proliferations. In this way, I work through the "inputs and outputs" that take place not only at a material level, but also at cultural, political and economic levels. There is much more to electronics than raw materials transformed into neat gadgets that swiftly become obsolete. This study then considers electronics not from the perspective of all that is new, but rather from the perspective of all that is discarded. These discards, this study suggests, direct us toward considerations of electronics, technologies and material culture that are informed not by "upgrades," but instead by politics and poetics.
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Christian, Gideon. "Sustainable Legal Framework for Transboundary Movement of Electronic Waste." Thèse, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/30431.

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The quest for sustainable development has always involved the complex task of reconciling the need for socio-economic development with public health and environmental protection. This challenge has often emerged in the trade and environment debate but has most recently been evident in international trade in used electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE). While international trade in UEEE provides means for socio-economic development in the developing world, it also serves as a conduit for transboundary dumping of e-waste in the developing world giving rise to serious health and environmental concerns. This research investigates the socio-economic as well as health and environmental impacts of international trade in UEEE in two developing countries – Nigeria and Ghana. The research identifies a major loophole in the existing international legal framework as the primary factor responsible for e-waste dumping in the developing world. This loophole relates to the absence of a legal framework for differentiating between functional UEEE and junk e-waste. This has resulted in both functional UEEE and junk e-waste being concurrently shipped to the developing world as “used electrical and electronic equipment”. The research proposes two policy frameworks for addressing this problem. On the part of developing countries, the research proposes a trade policy framework crafted in line with WTO rules. This framework will entail the development of an international certification system which will serve to differentiate functional used electronics from junk e-waste. While the former may be eligible for import, the research proposes an import ban on the latter. On the part of developed countries, the research proposes the development of a policy framework which regulates the toxic and hazardous substances that go into the production of electrical and electronic equipment as well as enhance their reusability and recyclability at end-of-life. The framework should take into consideration the entire life cycle of the products from the design stage to end-of-life. The research argues that the implementation of this design framework will go a long way in reducing the health and environmental impacts of such equipment when subsequently shipped to the developing world at end-of-life.
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Dindarian, Azadeh. "Electronic waste : case of microwave ovens in the UK." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2013. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/electronic-waste-case-of-microwave-ovens-in-the-uk(65837f0b-0508-4bba-825e-923305923c18).html.

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Despite the extensive research carried out on waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) over the past decades, little is known about the quality of electronic products discarded and the extent to which quality affects the decisions to dispose and reuse these products as well as the impact of the current design of products for reuse and remanufacture. This information is fundamental to understand the reasons for the recent unfettered growth in electronic waste, and to propose solutions to address this problem. In this thesis, using a multi-method approach, face to face semi-structured interviews and product fault find surveys, the author investigates and reports the reasons consumers dispose of microwave ovens and the quality of the products, in particular microwave ovens, that are discarded in the United Kingdom as well as recommended design changes to original equipment manufacturers in order to facilitate reuse and increase the lifespan of such products. By collecting and testing 189 microwave ovens disposed of cosmetic imperfections, as well as electrical and mechanical defects, the results revealed that: (i) a fifth of all microwaves disposed are in perfect working condition and can be reused without any reuse process, (ii) a high percentage of the microwaves discarded have only very minor defects, (iii) almost all microwaves discarded with minor defects can be safely refurbished for re-use, (iv) very few components are responsible for most mechanical and electrical faults, (v) for most microwaves disposed of, the prices of the parts necessary for repair are a very small fraction of the average price of a new microwave. Using face to face interviews with 82 persons disposing electronic microwaves it was also found that: (i) consumers are largely unaware of alternative routes to send their end-of-life/use functional products other than the public recycling facilities, and (ii) a large proportion of the consumers disposing of microwaves intend to buy a similar product, only partially supporting the widely-held belief that e-waste is driven by a desire for the latest technology. Based on these results, the author argues that, for microwave ovens disposed in the United Kingdom via household waste recycling centres, the quality of the products discarded is not a serious impediment for reuse, neither are the prices of spare parts. Furthermore, the major factor preventing reuse is the current design of this product, which makes remanufacturing difficult and onerous, as well as the receptiveness of the market for second hand items. Using this information, the author also proposes small changes in design that can significantly improve reusability and, as a consequence, increases the life span of these products.
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Hong, Young. "Bioleaching of Gold and Copper from Electronic Waste Using Sulphate Reducing Bacteria." Thesis, The University of Sydney, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/20960.

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This thesis examined a novel hybrid method to recover gold and copper from electronic waste (e-waste) based on combination of biological and chemical generation of thiosulphate reagent. E-waste is growing waste stream rich with copper and gold. Thiosulphate is an effective leaching reagent to recover these metals however it is hampered by high cost deeming it economically unfeasible. Currently there are no alternative technologies that are able to overcome this limitation. To establish the need for this new hybrid method, we examined the economics of e-waste and current available technologies. The evaluation revealed these metals with will continue to exist in future e-waste stream and their value will continue to increase. Existing technologies were capital cost intensive and required large e-waste volumes to achieve operational cost parity. These findings were indications that copper and gold are appropriate target metals for our new technology. The novel technology exploits the natural ability of sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) to generate sulphide that is subsequently oxidised to thiosulphate. The approach involved the isolation of SRB to generate sulphide; conversion of sulphide to thiosulphate using sulphite; and metal leaching studies using generated thiosulphate. This study showed thiosulphate was generated from bioreduced sulphide by isolated SRB. Leaching studies compared the efficiency of reagent grade thiosulphate with thiosulphate generated by the hybrid technology. The gold recoveries of the hybrid generated thiosulphate ranged from 9 to 99%. These favourable results demonstrated for the first time the technical feasibility of generating thiosulphate via biological and chemical route and the thiosulphate generated can effectively leach gold from e-waste. Thus paving for a novel and sustainable method of leaching gold from e-waste.
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Kantarelis, Efthymios. "Thermochemical treatment of electric and electronic waste for energy recovery." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Energi- och ugnsteknik, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-11341.

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Books on the topic "Electronic waste"

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Veit, Hugo Marcelo, and Andréa Moura Bernardes, eds. Electronic Waste. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6.

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Eduljee, G. H., and R. M. Harrison, eds. Electronic Waste Management. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781788018784.

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Hester, R. E., and R. M. Harrison, eds. Electronic Waste Management. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781847559197.

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Hashmi, Muhammad Zaffar, and Ajit Varma, eds. Electronic Waste Pollution. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26615-8.

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E, Hester R., and Harrison Roy M. 1948-, eds. Electronic waste management. Cambridge, UK: RSC Publishing, 2009.

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Zhang, Lifeng, and Gregory K. Krumdick, eds. Recycling of Electronic Waste II. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118086391.

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Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance. Management of waste electronic appliances. St. Paul, Minn: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance, 1995.

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Roy, Ratul. End-of-life electronic equipment waste. London: Centre for Exploitation of Science and Technology, 1991.

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Sawyer, Peyton L. Electronic waste management and recycling issues of old computers and electronics. New York: Nova Science, 2010.

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California. Bureau of State Audits. Electronic waste: Some state agencies have discarded their electronic waste improperly, while state and local oversight is limited. Sacramento, Calif: California State Auditor, Bureau of State Audits, 2008.

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Book chapters on the topic "Electronic waste"

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Thompson, Shirley. "Electronic Waste electronic electronic waste and Its Regulation electronic electronic waste regulation." In Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, 3443–49. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0851-3_123.

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Veit, Hugo Marcelo, and Andréa Moura Bernardes. "Introduction." In Electronic Waste, 1–2. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_1.

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Bertin, Felipe Costa Hashimoto, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenório, Eduardo Hiromitsu Tanabe, Daniel Assumpção Bertuol, Edson Luiz Foletto, and Ana Javorsky da Costa. "Batteries." In Electronic Waste, 129–58. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_10.

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Bertin, Felipe Costa Hashimoto, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenório, Eduardo Hiromitsu Tanabe, Daniel Assumpção Bertuol, Edson Luiz Foletto, and Ana Javorsky da Costa. "Erratum to: Batteries." In Electronic Waste, E1. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_11.

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Veit, Hugo Marcelo, and Andréa Moura Bernardes. "Electronic Waste: Generation and Management." In Electronic Waste, 3–12. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_2.

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Veit, Hugo Marcelo. "Processing Techniques." In Electronic Waste, 13–17. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_3.

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Kasper, Angela Cristina, Nichele Cristina de Freitas Juchneski, and Hugo Marcelo Veit. "Mechanical Processing." In Electronic Waste, 19–38. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_4.

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Calgaro, Camila Ottonelli, Eduardo Hiromitsu Tanabe, Daniel Assumpção Bertuol, Flávia Paulucci Cianga Silvas, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, and Jorge Alberto Soares Tenório. "Leaching Processes." In Electronic Waste, 39–59. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_5.

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Bertuol, Daniel Assumpção, Eduardo Hiromitsu Tanabe, Lucas Meili, and Hugo Marcelo Veit. "Hydrometallurgical Processing." In Electronic Waste, 61–71. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_6.

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Bertuol, Daniel Assumpção, Eduardo Hiromitsu Tanabe, and Lucas Meili. "Electrometallurgical Processing." In Electronic Waste, 73–79. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15714-6_7.

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Conference papers on the topic "Electronic waste"

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Ramya, Puppala, V. Ramya, and M. Babu Rao. "IoT-Based Household Electronic Waste Management Systems for Electronic Waste Collection." In 2023 International Conference on Inventive Computation Technologies (ICICT). IEEE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icict57646.2023.10134184.

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Litovski, V. B., J. Milojković, and S. Jovanović. "A concept of education in sustainable electronic design." In WASTE MANAGEMENT 2006. Southampton, UK: WIT Press, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/wm060441.

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Raihanian Mashhadi, Ardeshir, and Sara Behdad. "Scheduling of Electronic Waste Collection Events." In ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2016-59325.

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Despite recent efforts to alleviate the electronic waste (e-waste) problem, the product recovery management programs have not reached their full potential. The incompetency of the current e-waste recovery system mostly originates from the collection phase, where the consumers often have the tendency to keep their used electronics in storage rather than returning them. This may be due to lack of awareness about e-waste collection sites or the inconvenience of current e-waste collection infrastructure. To facilitate the collection of unwanted products, ‘e-waste collection’ events have been introduced for convenient and on-time disposal of electronic devices. However, factors such as consumer awareness, the volume of available e-waste for recovery, the resulting economic, environmental and social outcomes of those events, convenience of the location, laws and restrictions on the disposal of certain electronics, and the cost of holding such events make the scheduling a complicated decision, particularly for the remanufacturing industry. The purpose of this study is to characterize the e-waste collection scheduling problem and help decision makers determine the best schedule and characteristics of the e-waste event. An optimization framework has been developed to maximize the amount of collected e-waste.
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Carlson, Krystin. "Electronic Waste Worker Health." In ICTD '16: Eighth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2909609.2909618.

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Gupta, Abhishek, Priyanka Datta, Mohit Bansal, and Jay Singh. "Electronic waste in India." In 2019 2nd International Conference on Power Energy, Environment and Intelligent Control (PEEIC). IEEE, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/peeic47157.2019.8976833.

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Menegaki, M., and D. Kaliampakos. "Towards an effective electronic waste management scheme in Attica, Greece." In WASTE MANAGEMENT 2006. Southampton, UK: WIT Press, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/wm060561.

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Anand, Swetha, and Cecilia Xi Wang. "The role of design education in electronic waste management." In 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023). AHFE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003321.

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Fast-changing technology is resulting in increased consumption of electronics. According to Nanath and Kumar(2019), the Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 reported that the amount of electronic waste produced in 2019 was 53.6 million metric tons. By 2030, they predict it to increase to 74Mt. This report also shows that, in 2019, the USA produced 6.92 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste), and only 15% was recycled. Severe environmental and human health problems will occur if the e-waste is not recycled appropriately. Unfortunately, the United States still needs a standard system for recycling electronic waste, including laptops, monitors, cell phones, printers, and television, which will lead to a low habit of recycling within the US population. The primary cause is the need for proper knowledge and awareness.One way to address the problem is to prepare the younger generation through education to create better habits and spread awareness of the importance of recycling electronic waste. This paper focuses on analyzing the existing quantitative and qualitative surveys on the role education methodologies have played in spreading this awareness of electronic waste recycling. Researchers are finding more about the most effective medium to communicate complex information about recycling and reusing electronic waste in students' courses. The curriculum should acknowledge how students can reuse electronic waste equipment rather than purchasing new devices. Additionally, gaps need to be addressed by the education system to build courses for students from all fields, as most of the existing studies specifically have electronic waste courses only for electrical or engineering students. This paper will propose an interdisciplinary approach to design education and electronic waste based on the existing literature and findings. The proposed approach will use design methodologies, such as divergent and convergent thinking, to educate students on electronic waste recycling and reuse. This will prepare the future generation to build the habit of recycling and reusing electronic waste and build a better environment.
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Liu, Bangfan, Shui Xu, and Xiuli Ma. "Benefits of Chinese electronic waste recycling." In International conference on Future Energy, Environment and Materials. Southampton, UK: WIT Press, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/feem130531.

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Aksamovic, Abdulah, and Emina Huseinovic. "Electronic waste disposal in District Sarajevo." In 2018 41st International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO). IEEE, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/mipro.2018.8400134.

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Carvan, Ondrej, Martin Jurik, Jiri Kuthan, Martin Vitek, and Frantisek Mach. "Electronic Waste Separation Using Magnetic Minirobots." In 2022 International Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS). IEEE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/marss55884.2022.9870505.

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Reports on the topic "Electronic waste"

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Avis, William. Technical Aspects of e-Waste Management. Institute of Development Studies, March 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2022.051.

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Population growth, increasing prosperity and changing consumer habits globally are increasing demand for consumer electronics. Further to this, rapid changes in technology, falling prices, increased affordability and consumer appetite for new products have exacerbated e-waste management challenges and seen millions of tons of electronic devices become obsolete. This rapid literature review collates evidence from academic, policy focussed and grey literature on the technical aspects e-waste value chains. The report should be read in conjunction with two earlier reports on e-waste management1. E-waste is any electrical or electronic equipment, including all components, subassemblies and consumables, which are part of the equipment at the time the equipment becomes waste. The exact treatment of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) can vary enormously according to the category of WEEE and technology that is used. Electrical and electronic items contain a wide variety of materials. As a result of this complex mix of product types and materials, some of which are hazardous (including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury and certain flame retardants) multiple approaches to WEEE are required, each with specific technical guidelines. This report is structured as follows: Section two provides an introduction to the technical aspects of e-waste management, including a reflection on the challenges and complexities of managing a range of product types involving a range of components and pollutants. Section three provides an annotated bibliography of key readings that discuss elements of the technical aspects of managing e-waste. This bibliography includes readings on national guidelines, training manuals and technical notes produced by the Basel convention and courses. WEEE recycling can be a complex and multifaced process. In order to manage e-waste effectively, the following must be in place Legislative and regulatory frameworks Waste Prevention and minimisation guidelines Identification of waste mechanisms Sampling, analysis and monitoring expertise Handling, collection, packaging, labelling, transportation and storage guidelines Environmentally sound disposal guidelines Management is further complicated by the speed of technological advance with technologies becoming redundant much sooner than initially planned. Case studies show that the average actual lifetimes of certain electronic products are at least 2.3 years shorter than either their designed or desired lifetimes.
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Avis, William. Responsible E-Waste Value Chains in Africa. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), January 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2022.015.

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Population growth, increasing prosperity and changing consumer habits globally are increasing demand for consumer electronics. Further to this, rapid changes in technology, falling prices, increased affordability and consumer appetite for new products have exacerbated e-waste management challenges and seen millions of tons of electronic devices become obsolete. This rapid literature review collates evidence from academic, policy focussed and grey literature on e-waste value chains. The report should be read I conjunction with an earlier report on e-waste management. E-waste is any electrical or electronic equipment, including all components, subassemblies and consumables, which are part of the equipment at the time the equipment becomes waste. When e-waste is collected and treated formally, it normally includes the following steps: Collection, Sorting and disassembly, Size reduction, Separation. The following five pillars of a sustainable e-waste management system have been identified: • Business and finance • Policy and regulation • Technology and skills • Monitoring and control • Marketing and awareness As such, to support the development of a responsible e-waste value chain, the following elements must be addressed. • Understanding how e-waste is currently managed • There is no one-size-fits all solution to building a robust e-waste management system based on extended producer responsibility. • An e-waste system built without a participatory approach is likely to be hampered by a series of issues. • An overarching policy is necessary • The choices made for the sector should be founded on two crucial elements – data from on the ground, and inputs from stakeholders. • Enforcement is incumbent on the government mandate The push towards a circular economy has provided stakeholders across the value chain with an impetus to initiate systemic improvements and invest in infrastructure and awareness raising.
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Hobbs, D. T. Electronic Denitration Savannah River Site Radioactive Waste. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/69355.

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Avis, William. Drivers, Barriers and Opportunities of E-waste Management in Africa. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), December 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2022.016.

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Population growth, increasing prosperity and changing consumer habits globally are increasing demand for consumer electronics. Further to this, rapid changes in technology, falling prices and consumer appetite for better products have exacerbated e-waste management challenges and seen millions of tons of electronic devices become obsolete. This rapid literature review collates evidence from academic, policy focussed and grey literature on e-waste management in Africa. This report provides an overview of constitutes e-waste, the environmental and health impacts of e-waste, of the barriers to effective e-waste management, the opportunities associated with effective e-waste management and of the limited literature available that estimate future volumes of e-waste. Africa generated a total of 2.9 million Mt of e-waste, or 2.5 kg per capita, the lowest regional rate in the world. Africa’s e-waste is the product of Local and imported Sources of Used Electronic and Electrical Equipment (UEEE). Challenges in e-waste management in Africa are exacerbated by a lack of awareness, environmental legislation and limited financial resources. Proper disposal of e-waste requires training and investment in recycling and management technology as improper processing can have severe environmental and health effects. In Africa, thirteen countries have been identified as having a national e-waste legislation/policy.. The main barriers to effective e-waste management include: Insufficient legislative frameworks and government agencies’ lack of capacity to enforce regulations, Infrastructure, Operating standards and transparency, illegal imports, Security, Data gaps, Trust, Informality and Costs. Aspirations associated with energy transition and net zero are laudable, products associated with these goals can become major contributors to the e-waste challenge. The necessary wind turbines, solar panels, electric car batteries, and other "green" technologies require vast amounts of resources. Further to this, at the end of their lifetime, they can pose environmental hazards. An example of e-waste associated with energy transitions can be gleaned from the solar power sector. Different types of solar power cells need to undergo different treatments (mechanical, thermal, chemical) depending on type to recover the valuable metals contained. Similar issues apply to waste associated with other energy transition technologies. Although e-waste contains toxic and hazardous metals such as barium and mercury among others, it also contains non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminium and precious metals such as gold and copper, which if recycled could have a value exceeding 55 billion euros. There thus exists an opportunity to convert existing e-waste challenges into an economic opportunity.
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Baxter, John, Margareta Wahlstrom, Malin Zu Castell-Rüdenhausen, and Anna Fråne. Plastic value chains: Case: WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Nordic Council of Ministers, February 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/tn2015-510.

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Magalini, Federico, Deepali Sinha-Khetriwal, David Rochat, Jaco Huismann, Seth Munyambu, Joseph Oliech, Innocent Chidiabsu, and Olivier Mbera. Electronic waste (e-waste) impacts and mitigation options in the off-grid renewable energy sector. Evidence on Demand, December 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.12774/eod_cr.august2016.magalinifetal.

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Wicks, G. G., D. E. Clark, and R. L. Schulz. Microwave technology for waste management applications: Treatment of discarded electronic circuitry. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), January 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/522719.

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Chen, Wan-Ting (Grace). Chemical Recycling of Mixed Plastics and Valuable Metals in the Electronic Waste Using Solvent-Based Processing. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), June 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1836787.

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Vigil-Holterman, Luciana R. 2019 Notice of Public Training for the Electronic Public Reading Room Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazardous Waste Facility Permit EPA ID No. NM0890010515. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), September 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1566096.

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Hazarika, Darshana. Mudige Arun Kumar. World Wide Journals, February 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/8406946.

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Any personal injury, sickness, or death caused by an employment accident is referred to as an occupational injury.These hazards can be categorized as physical (accidents and injuries),biological(diseases like inuenza, HIV, Anthrax etc.),psychological(stress, anxiety, depression) , chemical hazards (exposure to acids and pesticides), and environmental hazards(unsafe drinking water, inadequate sanitation, hazardous healthcare waste, etc).Occupational injuries are more widespread among workers in numerous sectors, factories, and health-care organizations and they constitute a critical worldwide health issue affecting the majority of people in various occupations. As a result, the current review sought to evaluate the prevalence, pattern, and risk factors of occupational hazards experienced by workers in a variety of situations.Searches for relevant articles were conducted in four electronic databases using a broad range of search terms.
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