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From Waste to Wealth: Global Perspectives on Effective Management of Electronic Equipment Waste Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

From Waste to Wealth: Global Perspectives on Effective Management of Electronic Equipment Waste Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Author(s): Sharuti Choudhary (Woxsen University, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 19
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.ch013

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Abstract

The exponential surge in global e-waste has emerged as a critical social, ecosystem, and public health matter. Within this chapter, the authors delve into the multifaceted economic, social, educational, legal, and technological challenges entwined with electronic equipment waste management. It accentuates the imperativeness of devising effective strategies to overcome these hurdles. Insufficient management practices culminate in the emission of perilous substances, thus exacerbating pollution levels and health risks. Numerous nations have adopted regulations and policies to govern the people and proper disposal of electronic equipment waste. In this chapter, the authors explore the utmost significance of managing electronic equipment waste in connection with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The discourse encompasses exemplary practices and strategies. Conclusively, this chapter emphasizes the paramount importance of robust policies and continuous innovation in achieving sustainable electronic equipment waste management and making valuable contributions towards the realization of the SDGs.

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