Ewaste can contain hazardous materials including heavy metals and glass which if broken or damaged pose an unacceptable environmental hazard. This is because the ewaste contains a multitude of hazardous substances that may be released as the waste is handled and processed. In addition, some researchers estimate that nearly 75 percent of old electronics are in storage, in part because of the uncertainty of how to properly dispose of these items. Europeans produce approximately 20 kilograms of ewastepersonyear1, while u.
Ask for information on collection and takeback schemes for. What we do whether youre a business, school, or individual, olm recycling will help you recycle today. Electronic waste and india ministry of electronics and. Recycling ewaste protects human and environmental health. Electronic waste, escrap, or waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is defined as discarded, surplus, obsolete, broken, electrical, or electronic devices. Recycling ewaste enables us to recover various valuable metals and other materials from electronics, saving natural resources energy, reducing pollution, conserving landfill space, and creating jobs. Pdf green processes for electronic waste recycling. The risk of ewaste lies in potential exposure to toxic. Ewaste as well as the recycling process of ewaste that is carried out to recover the valuable materials out of it can be dangerous, as it pollutes the environment, if the process is not carried out properly.
As australians increase their reliance on technology, disposing of unwanted electronic and electrical products ewaste in an environmentally responsible way is becoming an increasingly important issue. According to the california integrated waste management board, electronic discards, or ewaste, is one of the fastest growing segments of our nations waste stream. Dropoff your items at our convenient bay area location, or schedule a time with us to have your recyclables picked up by our team. Right now there are strict waste guidelines enacted by certain countries, however we as a humane society need to address this issue globally.
Recycling and disposal of electronic waste isbn 97891620. Significance of ewaste for resource management and toxic control, structure and main steps in the recycling chain. Abstract electronic waste ewaste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the country. They usually work on a doortodoor basis to buy ewaste from. The good news is that you have plenty of options for properly recycling or donating your used electronics. As a group, make a flow diagram to show how your electronic product is made from raw material to supermarket shelf. Levels of discarded computers and televisions alone are expected to increase by 60 percent, up to 223,000 tonnes by the year 2023. Ewaste management seminar pdf report and ppt management of ewaste inventory management, productionprocess modification. Ewaste is a popular informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Label the materials that could harm people and the environment if not handled with care. Another path ewaste can take in the developing world is commonly referred to as informal recycling. Based on the discussions at the first meeting on sustainable innovation and technology transfer and consultations with stakeholders, the need for this study on recycling from ewaste to resources has been identified.
Cut out pictures from magazines or draw your own pictures. The united states has no federal law governing ewaste recycling. When proper extraction processes are used, ewaste can generate large volumes of the valuable fractions which are able to reintroduced into. Pdf electronic waste ewaste creation is evaluated at 2050 million tons, representing 1 to 3% of the general waste created per year. Computer recycling, electronic recycling or ewaste recycling is the disassembly and separation of components and raw materials of waste electronics. Pdf waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is one of the largest growing waste streams globally. Ewaste comprises many different components and requires specialised equipment to dismantle. As exciting and fascinating as new technology is we need to take a deeper more responsible approach to the disposal of electronic technology that is no longer functional or useful. Defining ewaste not a waste but a valuable source of materials discarded consumeroffice electronic equipment including computers, monitors, mobile. Thus, for a sustainable environment, ewaste needs to be directed to proper end. Electronic waste disposal ewaste recycling junk king.
Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. Study the information from the ewaste association of south africa. Ewaste levels are surging in asia the volume of gadget garbage surged almost two thirds in just 5 years. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Preface this publication titled ewaste in india is the next in the series of occasional papers being brought out by the rajya sabha secretariat on topical issues, from time to time, for the benefit of members of parliament. You will risk a fine if you leave dispose ewaste by any company. Sumit thakur mba ewaste management seminar and ppt with pdf report. Ewaste is banned from direct disposal to landfill and must not be placed in any household bin. Electronic waste ewaste, health hazards, metallic fractions mfs, nonmetallic fractions nmfs, recycling techniques and wastes printed circuit. When recycling ewaste, be sure to confirm that all equipment collected will be destroyed and recycled in the u. Understanding consumer ewaste recycling behavior mdpi. After an introduction to the objectives, scope and methodology of this study, the second chapter introduces the fundamentals of ewaste recycling, including. The pbs news hour segment tracking down americas electronic waste earlier this week raises serious questions about the mismanagement of a portion of the electronics discarded in the united states.
Even if you take your ewaste down to your local recycling center, theres a high probability that it wont get recycled properly. The resulting ewaste, which on the global scale is rapidly increasing, contains both materials which can be recovered as secondary raw material as well as hazardous materials and substances. The future of electronic waste recycling in the united states. It revealed that the basel action network placed about 200 transponders in pieces of electronic equipment and dropped them off at recycling. Kuwait as one of the biggest per capita ewaste producers among the gcc nations uses the same landfills for both conventional and ewaste. Recycling electronic waste pdf transfer of innovative technologies in the ewaste recycling sector. At the rate that most of us replace and upgrade electronics to new models, our old gadgets end up not getting used, often collecting dust in some basement or office. Ewaste is comprised of the materials like lead, mercury and brominated flame retardants, to name a few which are hazardous in nature. Growth of information and communication technology sector has. The global impact of ewaste addressing the challenge the global impact of ewaste addressing the challenge safework programme on safety and health at work and the environment international labour office safework 4, route des morillons ch1211 geneve 22 switzerland tel.
Earn recyclebank points by recycling and taking green actions and use points for rewards. This is a summary of available statistics that quantify the problems of electronic waste and ewaste recycling efforts. Each item includes its source and link to the original documents where available. Electronic waste may be defined as discarded computers, office electronic e quipment, entertainment device. Average price differences for ewaste in formalinformal recycling sector. Ewaste in australia is increasing at a rate that is a staggering three times faster than general waste levels. Huge and growing quantities of waste are discarded every year and this waste contains toxic and carcinogenic compounds which can pose a risk to the environment. Ewaste is an extra burden on the environment if it is not processed specialized. Ewaste, or electronic waste, is everywhere in our homes and offices. A smart ewaste management system for developing countries have to assess the ewaste situation, recognize that ewastes are a complex mixture of hazardous and nonhazardous substances and materials and need to define the integral ewaste management system taking into consideration the eee market penetration, life cycle of ict. Management and recycling of electronic waste sciencedirect. E waste, electronic waste, recycling, waste management 1.
Chatterjee scientiste department of information technology electronics niketan, 6, c. The best way to treat ewaste is to recycle it properly. Although it contains toxic elements that can be extremely damaging to individual health and the environment, ewaste also contains materials that have economic value when extracted. Recycling and disposal of electronic waste preface waste of electrical and electronic equipment is generated in enormous amounts around the globe today, and has become a global environmental issue. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional. Economic impact of ewaste american chemical society. In almost all gcc countries, there is minimal to zero legislation on ewaste, with minor differences between the respective counties. This year, the victorian government will ban ewaste from landfill sites. Every day new technology is theorized, created and improved upon while ideas of the past are discarded or rejected. Improper disposal of ewaste leads to environmental pollution and this may in turn harm human health. Presentation overview defining ewaste what is getting recycled where does it come from industry outputs economic impacts summary. Industrial strike followed by the advances in instruction technology during the last century has radically changed peoples lifestyle. The analysis shows that in the coming decades, two options will compete on a global scale.
Profit is not to be taken for granted in this industry, because essentially the recyclers obtain the e. Ewaste is the fastest growing waste stream worldwide, and leaving a big impact on the environment and on consumer wallets. This should include, the wiley titles, and the specific portion of the content you wish to reuse e. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, ewaste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 48. Also, around 90% of what is used to make televisions and computers can be recycled, saving valuable, finite resources. Ewaste management, disposal and its impacts on the. Globally, more than 50 million tons of ewaste were discarded in 2009 and 72 million tons are expected to be disposed in 2014 ping jiang et al. Whether its a city, county, solid waste district or community members, someone ends up footing the bill so the electronics can be properly disposed of. Moreover, the current and the future production of ewaste, the potential environmental problems associated with their disposal and management practices are discussed whereas the existing ewaste management schemes in greece and other countries japan, switzerland are also quoted. Only collectors of mn household ceds need to register with the mpca ewaste program.
Although the procedures of reuse, donation and repair are not strictly recycling, these are other common sustainable ways to dispose of it waste. According to the epa, recycling one million laptops can save the energy equivalent of electricity that can run 3,657 u. More than 100 organisations worldwide celebrated the second international ewaste day which. And, as with any company, forprofit ewaste recyclers need to pay their employees, cover their costs and hopefully make a profit to expand and improve their services down the road.
Anything that runs on electricitybattery or has wire and completed its life is ewaste 1 2. Recycling electronic waste is an expensive and intricate process. Aktsoglou department of production engineering and management, school of engineering, democritus university of thrace, 67100, xanthi, greece. Every year tons of electronic items are shipped over oceans, however, after their usage time they are become a complex. Ewaste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. This page contains ewaste management seminar and ppt with pdf report. Electronic waste includes such items as tvs, computers, lcd and plasma displays, and mobile phones, as well as a wide range of household, medical and industrial equipment which are simply discarded as new technologies become available. Learn more about how to make your lifestyle sustainable with recyclebank.
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