Challenges and opportunities associated with waste management. Salient features of the ewaste m anagement rules, 2016 and. For hazardous waste focus is given to health care risk waste, pesticides, electronic waste e waste, metallurgical waste and other hazardous waste. Some ewaste was simply put in the trash and ended up in a landfill or an incinerator. And that is because, ewaste from almost every part of the world finds its way into the country, potentially poisoning its land and underground water sources with a cocktail of heavy metal chemicals such as cadmium, lead, barium, mercury, arsenic and polybromynated flame retardants.
Doing this can reduce the risk of health issues and other concerns that arise whenever improper waste handling and disposal occurs. E waste management an eco friendly solution dec 2009. 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. Inventory management, productionprocess modification. The global e waste production is assessed at 2050 mtyear 3, equal to % of the estimated global urban waste production 1636 mt 4, 2. Ewaste recycling and management present scenarios and. In wealthier countries, ewaste will stand for 8% of. The emphasis of the book is mainly on the dramatic change of the entire e waste sector from the cheapest way of getting rid of e waste in an environmental sound way to how e waste can help to reduce excavation of new substances and lead to a sustainable economy. Along with china, india is largest importer of e waste from developed countries like us, uk and japan. For hazardous waste focus is given to health care risk waste, pesticides, electronic waste ewaste, metallurgical waste and other hazardous waste. Types and quantity of other waste sent to respective recyclers by dismantlers recyclers of ewaste category quantity name, address and contact details of the destination item description. Electronice waste ewaste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in emerging as well as developed regions.
Future perspectives on e waste management are also suggested. In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste management strategy that includes 1 reducing the amount. Electronic waste items list acceptable materials answering machines laptops automotive electronics lead acid batteries boom boxes main frames cableswiring mice calculators microwaves cathode ray tube monitors crts pagers cddvd players paper shredders cell phones pcs chargers printers. Ewaste on the geogspace website provides a list of electronic items. As per e waste rule 2016, the e waste defined as electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part. Explore ewaste with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. 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. Observation on ewaste mobile computers if possible with graph.
The economic benefits of recycling and waste reduction wastewise case studies from 3 a brief look at the economics of recycling while mandatory recycling has been the law in new jersey since 1987 there are still some businesses and organizations that are not yet onboard with recycling and do not realize that. Ghana has been cited as the country with the biggest ewaste dumping site in the world. Types and quantity of other waste sent to respective recyclers by dismantlers recyclers of e waste category quantity name, address and contact details of the destination item description. The thai ewaste strategy of the pollution control department, ministry of natural resources and environment in 2007 had five objectives.
A waste management plan allows stakeholders to be aware of their. Manage as hazardous waste waste or bulk mercury spills spill cleanup 1. This article provides the basic information on electronic. The rest followed one of three paths in the developed world. Case study on taiwans ewaste management system us epa. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Industrial strike followed by the advances in instruction technology during the last century has radically changed peoples lifestyle. According to the california integrated waste management board, electronic discards, or ewaste, is one of the fastest growing segments of our nations waste stream. Ewaste is is a relatively new segment in the global problem of waste removal. Waste of electronics electrical goods that have reached their end of life electronic products often contain hazardous and toxic materials and should not be dumped with other wastes. Waste act of 1990, which set a goal of diverting 25% of new mexicos municipal solid waste from landfills by 1995 and 50% by july 1, 2000. Pdf waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is becoming major thread to the whole world. Observation on ewaste mobile computers if possible with. Efficient e waste management system needs effective legal systems coupled.
The bulk of the worlds ewaste is being shipped to nigeria, ghana, pakistan, india, and china, among others. A waste management plan serves as a comprehensive guide on how wastes can be reduced in every project, program or any undertaking. Among the top ten cities generating ewaste, mumbai ranks first followed by. Also explore the seminar topics paper on e waste with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year electronics and telecommunication engineering or ece students for the year 2015 2016. At the sixth meeting of the conference of the parties to the basel convention cop6, electrical and electronic wastes ewaste has been recognized as a priority issue which needs urgent attention especially in the asia pacific region. Electronice waste e waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in emerging as well as developed regions. Managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring their staffs compliance with this procedure. Wastes as well as to manage hazardous waste in the country in an environmentally sound manner. Ewaste also enters the soil and water which makes the circumstances difficult for people. In this light, the environmental management of ewaste streams is of the upmost importance. Ewaste management in east african community worldloop. An exclusive notification on e waste management and handling rules, 2010 under the environment protection act, 1986 has been notified s.
A smart e waste management system for developing countries have to assess the e waste situation, recognize that e wastes are a complex mixture of hazardous and nonhazardous substances and materials and need to define the integral e waste management system taking into consideration the eee market penetration, life cycle of ict. Challenges and opportunities associated with waste. Along with china, india is largest importer of ewaste from developed countries like us, uk and japan. The key findings found that, to manage e waste successfully, it is necessary to establish effective reverse supply chains for e waste, and raise public awareness towards the detrimental impacts of e waste. Waste management has provided recycling services for decades, but today we are determined to expand recycling to more, and more challenging, venues and waste streams. It also calls for the effective involvement and coordination by all concerned stakeholders as essential for achieving the aims of the basel declaration within the approach of common but differentiated responsibility. At the sixth meeting of the conference of the parties to the basel convention cop6, electrical and electronic wastes e waste has been recognized as a priority issue which needs urgent attention especially in the asia pacific region. Recycling and disposal of electronic waste isbn 97891620.
There are 10 states that contribute to 70% of the total ewaste generated in the. The prolonged storing of e waste is caused by lack of e waste policy, absence of proper management methods, and the absence of recycling centers in the city. Also explore the seminar topics paper on ewaste with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year electronics and telecommunication engineering or ece students for the year 2015 2016. The management of e waste was covered under the environment and forests hazardous wastes management and handling rules 2008.
Waste generation in urban areas of india will be 0. Efficient ewaste management system needs effective legal systems coupled. E waste according to the california integrated waste management board, electronic discards, or e waste, is one of the fastest growing segments of our nations waste stream. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. Major recycling of e waste is carried out in the nonformal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Its toxic emissions mixed with virgin soil and air. E waste on the geogspace website provides a list of electronic items. The problems associated with waste become more acute as the size of communities increase and this provides opportunities for decentralized waste management by selfhelp groups and ngos. Abstract ewaste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Effects of e waste constituent on healthmentation of the basel declaration. Electronic waste or ewaste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. The global ewaste production is assessed at 2050 mtyear 3, equal to % of the estimated global urban waste production 1636 mt 4, 2. Despite strict regulations governing the trade of damaged ict, 30% to 50% of these items make their way to west africa.
This book provides comprehensive literature on global ewaste recycling and management including methods of disassembly, ewaste management state. 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. Another problem with electronic waste is that if it is not disposed off properly it can result in various problems in form of pollution, which can be air pollution, water pollution etc. This survey aims to collect detailed data on ewaste management, policies and standards. Managers are to train their employees in the proper disposal of waste materials to prevent spills of potential pollutants into. This growing problem in the world is largely ignored or misunderstood.
Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. Sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic. Adequate legislative measures and costeffective, environmental friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. Introduction e waste means the electronic waste or the electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional. Electronic waste, or e waste, is a term for electronic products that have become unwanted, nonworking or obsolete, and have essentially reached the end of their useful life. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. Major recycling of ewaste is carried out in the nonformal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. While it seems odd that a country would willingly import anothers waste, the waste is imported, sometimes illegally. E waste also enters the soil and water which makes the circumstances difficult for people. E waste management in india an overvie w international journal of earth sciences and engineering issn 09745904, vol. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. There are 10 states that contribute to 70% of the total e waste generated in the. Recycle via universal waste destination facility 2.
A case study, documents the development and implementation of taiwans 4in1 recycling program, with a particular focus on the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment weee. Project on e waste management pdf management and for the selection of the project proposal submitted by sri lanka. Among the top ten cities generating e waste, mumbai ranks first followed by. Decision support model for evaluating alternative waste. The reduced life spans of electrical,electronic and consumer electronic devices are generating large quantities of e waste, which is. You can use this list, or write out your own list, and then do the following activities. The economic benefits of recycling and waste reduction wastewise case studies from 3 a brief look at the economics of recycling while mandatory recycling has been the law in new jersey since 1987 there are still some businesses and organizations. Many people do not understand what it is or how it affects them, the world, or the environment. And that is because, e waste from almost every part of the world finds its way into the country, potentially poisoning its land and underground water sources with a cocktail of heavy metal chemicals such as cadmium, lead, barium, mercury, arsenic and polybromynated flame retardants. Close to half are repaired, while the rest is recycled or discarded. The reduced life spans of electrical,electronic and consumer electronic devices are generating large quantities of ewaste, which is. The prolonged storing of ewaste is caused by lack of ewaste policy, absence of proper management methods, and the absence of recycling centers in the city.
Nigeria leads the region in ewaste volume, generating approximately 1. It is also the fastest growing segment worldwide in discarded waste. E waste management seminar and ppt with pdf report. Ghana has been cited as the country with the biggest e waste dumping site in the world. The emphasis of the book is mainly on the dramatic change of the entire ewaste sector from the cheapest way of getting rid of ewaste in an environmental sound way to how ewaste can help to reduce excavation of new substances and lead to a sustainable economy. Ewastes are considered dangerous, as certain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous, depending on their condition and density. This page contains e waste management seminar and ppt with pdf report.
Electronic waste and india ministry of electronics and. Pdf the electronic industry is the worlds largest and fastest growing manufacturing industry. Electronic waste management and treatment technology 1st edition. Manage as hazardous waste universal wastes lamps e. The major concern in terms of management of e waste is, more than 90% of the available e waste continued to be recycled in the informal sector, in the bylanes of cities and towns. Leds, fluorescents, hids mercurycontaining devices thermostats, waterbath thermometers, sphygnomanometers throughout facility 1. 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. Waste of electrical and electronic equipment weee is a. Toxic metals and poison can also enter the bloodstream during the manual. In order to manage waste, the environmental protection agency epa and the solid waste act favor an integrated solid waste. This survey aims to collect detailed data on e waste management, policies and standards. Many developed countries have enacted laws to prevent this from happening, but ewaste is still often being exported. In wealthier countries, e waste will stand for 8% of the urban waste volume 5.
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