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E-Waste Collection and Recycling Best Practices and Innovations
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Author(s): Pathapati Preethi (Woxsen University, India), Thotakura Deepak (Woxsen University, India), Siddadapu Venkata Anusha (Woxsen University, India)and D. Bhagya (Sapthagiri College of Engineering, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 11
Source title:
Sustainable Solutions for E-Waste and Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rajesh Kumar K. V. (Woxsen University, India), Hemachandran Kannan (Woxsen University, India), Dmitry Spodarets (Data Phoenix, USA), Parvez Alam Khan (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia)and Bikash Kumar Pradhan (Woxsen University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1018-2.ch003
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Abstract
Over the last two decades, the usage of electronic equipment in human life has been increasing dramatically and the life span of electronic products is short. E-waste is growing in the world, because they do not biodegrade easily, and most of them are not reused or recycled. In this chapter, the authors have explained the best practices and innovative approaches in e-waste collection and recycling, aiming to address environmental concerns, conserve resources, and promote sustainable waste management. The main problem is the release of toxic chemicals like lead, chromium, manganese, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) from e-waste leads to many environmental and health issues as most recycling facilities are located in low-income areas. In those mainly women and children often participate in e-waste recycling as a form of income and are frequently exposed to hazardous pollutants. Some of the health effects include impaired learning and memory functions; altered thyroid, estrogen, and hormone systems; and neurotoxicity.
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