A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste)

Shahabuddin, M; Uddin, MN; Chowdhury, JI; Ahmed, SF; Uddin, MN; Mofijur, M; Uddin, MA

A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste)

Shahabuddin, M Uddin, MN Chowdhury, JI Ahmed, SF Uddin, MN Mofijur, M Uddin, MA

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Citation:: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2022
Issue Date:: 2022-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Shahabuddin, M
dc.contributor.author	Uddin, MN
dc.contributor.author	Chowdhury, JI
dc.contributor.author	Ahmed, SF
dc.contributor.author	Uddin, MN
dc.contributor.author	Mofijur, M
dc.contributor.author	Uddin, MA
dc.date.accessioned	2023-02-01T02:33:59Z
dc.date.available	2023-02-01T02:33:59Z
dc.date.issued	2022-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2022
dc.identifier.issn	1735-1472
dc.identifier.issn	1735-2630
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/165752
dc.description.abstract	This study reviews recent developments, challenges, and the prospect of electronic waste (e-waste). Various aspects of e-waste, including collection, pre-treatment, and recycling, are discussed briefly. It is found that Europe is the leading collector of e-waste, followed by Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa. The monetary worth of e-waste raw materials is estimated to be $57.0 billion. However, only $10.0 billion worth of e-waste is recycled and recovered sustainably, offsetting 15.0 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2. The major challenges of e-waste treatment include collection, sorting and inhomogeneity of waste, low energy density, prevention of further waste, emission, and cost-effective recycling. Only 78 countries in the world now have e-waste related legislation. Such legislation is not effectively implemented in most regions. Developing countries like south-eastern Asia and Northern Africa have limited or no e-waste legislation. Therefore, country-specific standards and legislation, public awareness, effective implementation, and government incentives for developing cost-effective technologies are sought to manage e-waste, which will play an important role in the circular economy.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	SPRINGER
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s13762-022-04274-w
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	Environmental Sciences
dc.title	A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste)
dc.type	Journal Article
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-02-01T02:33:58Z
pubs.publication-status	Published

Abstract:

This study reviews recent developments, challenges, and the prospect of electronic waste (e-waste). Various aspects of e-waste, including collection, pre-treatment, and recycling, are discussed briefly. It is found that Europe is the leading collector of e-waste, followed by Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa. The monetary worth of e-waste raw materials is estimated to be $57.0 billion. However, only $10.0 billion worth of e-waste is recycled and recovered sustainably, offsetting 15.0 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2. The major challenges of e-waste treatment include collection, sorting and inhomogeneity of waste, low energy density, prevention of further waste, emission, and cost-effective recycling. Only 78 countries in the world now have e-waste related legislation. Such legislation is not effectively implemented in most regions. Developing countries like south-eastern Asia and Northern Africa have limited or no e-waste legislation. Therefore, country-specific standards and legislation, public awareness, effective implementation, and government incentives for developing cost-effective technologies are sought to manage e-waste, which will play an important role in the circular economy.

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