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E-Waste Management for Sustainable Development: A Case of Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh
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Author(s): Md. Shafiqul Islam (International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh)and A. K. Md. Jawadul Haque (Fast Security Islami Bank Limited, Bangladesh)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 16
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.ch006
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Abstract
Continuous e-waste generation causes harms to the environment and the economy. This study aims to explore e-waste management systems in the private commercial banks in Bangladesh and ways to reduce e-waste generation and sustainable solutions of e-waste management. The rapid economic growth and establishment of commercial private banks has created a market for computers, consumer electronics, and household appliances in Bangladesh. This study looks into the generation of e-waste growth rate and remedial measures. The e-waste is harmful to human health and for the environment. Barium and lithium are examples that affect brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and skeletal system. It's critical to raise awareness about the dangers of inappropriate e-waste disposal. E-waste must be recycled properly to have a low environmental impact. It was found that banking generated 2176.30 tons of e-waste. Results showed statistically significant growth rate. Buy back guarantee and bring your own device may be options for e-waste reduction.
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