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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"E-waste"”.
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Organizing e-waste
… Technologies (ICT’s) has generated a new form of waste called e-waste. E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams. It is well known that ICT’s contain materials that, without proper care, are harmful to the environment. The EU responded to these concerns through the creation of the Waste …
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Computational Model for the improved management of E-waste
L'abstract è presente nell'allegato / the abstract is in the attachment
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Selective thermal transformation of e-waste to novel metallic alloys
… is one of the main components of electronic waste (e-waste) to produce value-added metallic alloys. This research demonstrated a novel pathway for the cost-effective recovery of resources from one of the world’s fastest growing and most challenging waste streams. Using outdated PCBs from …
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Making Sense of Environmental Governance: A Study of E-waste in Malaysia
The nature of e-waste, which is environmentally disastrous but economically precious, calls for close policy attention at all levels of society, and between state and non-state actors. This thesis investigates the roles of state and non-state actors in e-waste governance in Malaysia. This is …
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Exploring the potential for local end-processing of e-waste in South Africa
E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, and South Africa (SA) is no exception. This is driven by increased consumer demand and access to electrical and electronic equipment, in addition to perceived equipment obsolescence, and rapid advancements in technology. E-waste …
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Environmental risk assessment for an informal e-waste recycling site in Lagos State, Nigeria
It has been recognised that the informal E-waste recycling may pose a risk to human health and the environment, this study aims to evaluate the e-waste contamination and the environmental and human health impact of informal e-waste recycling on the exposed population using the risk assessment …
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Assessing Challenges of E-Waste Management Regulations in Tanzania; Case of Dar Es Salaam City
This study look at the challenges of Electronic-waste management from Regulatory Framework perspective with focus on mobile phones related wastes. E-waste management system incorporates different stakeholders throughout the entire life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) –importers/ …
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Urban Mining & Regenerative E-Waste Ecosystems: Visions towards Sustainable Entrepreneurial Futures for Informal Settlements and Recycling Communities
In the face of the growing challenge of urban waste, especially within rapidly expanding informal settlements projected to house over 45% of the global population by 2050 (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2022), innovative solutions are imperative. The thesis proposes a …
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Investigating ferric ion production and consumption trends in a simulated e-waste bioleaching environment for maximum metal dissolution efficiency
… the modern world. When disposed of, it is termed Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Disposing the WEEE has associated risks as they contain a high amount of toxic metals (e.g. lead) which can leach into the soil, they …
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Integrating stewardship and resource recovery: A dual-faceted analysis of e-waste and used oil management practices of Canadian provinces
Canada faces significant challenges in waste management, driven by high per capita waste generation. To address these issues, the country has implemented various waste management stewardship programs aimed at improving waste collection and resource recovery. This study examines the crucial role of …
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Understanding the Link between E-waste and Air Pollution in Guiyu, China: Insights into Fine and Coarse Particulate Matters and Policy Responses
… of improper disposal of electronic devices. E-waste can have many severe influences on both the environment and human beings. To better understand the knowledge of e-waste and air quality, this research evaluated the level of PM2.5 and PM10 to determine the impact of e-waste-related activities …
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Analysis of electronic waste management practices in the mining industry of Zambia (case study of first quantum minerals limited and dangote cement Zambia limited).
… there has been a great impact on the amount of e-waste being generated as the components in e-waste are toxic and hazardous. This waste has been identified as a problem not just in Zambia but worldwide making the development of an e-waste management system cardinal in any industry. This study …
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Analysis of electronic waste management practices in the mining industry of Zambia (case study of first quantum minerals limited and dangote cement Zambia limited).
… there has been a great impact on the amount of e-waste being generated as the components in e-waste are toxic and hazardous. This waste has been identified as a problem not just in Zambia but worldwide making the development of an e-waste management system cardinal in any industry. This study …
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An evaluation on electronic waste management and product stewardship programs in North America
Electronic waste (E-waste) has been extensively investigated by researchers throughout the globe, however specific research trends in North America (NA) are yet unknown. The first part of the study attempts to present an up-to-date bibliometric view of e-waste studies and to identify the research …
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Towards the sustainable management of electronic waste in Nigeria: South Africa as a model
The trade in and management of electronic waste in Nigeria is significant because of the volumes of e-waste generated from second-hand electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) imports. Current and future e-waste discourse advocate the need for, not only an effective legislative approach, but also …
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Evaluating electronic waste recycling systems : the influence of physical architecture on system performance
Many different forms of electronic waste recycling systems now exist worldwide, and the amount of related legislation continues to increase. Numerous approaches have been proposed including landfill bans, extended producer responsibility (EPR) and advance recovery fee (ARF) funded recycling …
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Mining Manhattan : a new urban model for recycling electronic waste
This thesis proposes an electronic waste recycling center in downtown Manhattan as the test site for a new ecosystem of material production and consumption. Discarded electronic materials represent the single fastest growing source of municipal waste, which is often illegally exported to developing …
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A strategic analysis of the role of uncertainty in electronic waste recovery system economics : an investigation of the IT and appliance industries
The volume of electronic waste is growing at an increasing rate. The extensive adoption of electronic products, the tendency of consumers to purchase multiple electronics, and the rapid obsolescence of products are contributing factors. More problematic than the growing volume of e-waste is where …
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