Global E-waste Management Strategies and Future Implications

1st Edition - June 9, 2023
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Shashi Arya, Sunil Kumar
Language: English
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Global E-waste Management Strategies and Future Implications provides in-depth information about the global E-waste problem and the potential opportunities. Part 1 of this book starts with the introduction to the E-waste, sources, critical composition, and associated challenges & opportunities. Part 2 of this book further elaborates detailed overview of the current trends in E-waste management and existing treatment options (hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, bioleaching and biohydrometallurgy) and its implications. The book also discloses the critical implications of the secondary pollutants on the environment and human health with special emphasis on the informal recycling practices in the developing nations. Part 3 deals with the existing regulations in developed and developing countries which are illustrated using case studies for effective understanding and to bridge the gaps between the developed and developing nations. Part 4 of this book includes scientific and technical information to get a better vision and understanding of the most advanced and innovative methods for E-waste management such as life cycle assessment (LCA), tax credit, extended producer responsibility (EPR), extended consumer responsibility (ECR) which is explained systematically with case studies. Part 5 of this book covers the best E-waste management practises, such as reduce, recycle, recover and reuse (4R) principles, circular resource management, value out of waste (VoW), solutions for smart cities, green product design etc., which is explained using the ideal case studies. Part 6 summarizes the transition towards sustainability.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Chapter 1. A global glance on waste electrical and electronic equipments (WEEEs)
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition of E-waste?
References
Chapter 2. Global scenario of E-waste generation: trends and future predictions
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Factors driving E-waste generation
2.3 Global E-waste generation scenario
2.4 Region-specific E-waste scenario
2.5 Future projection of E-waste generation
2.6 Role of future projection in formulating sustainable development goals
2.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3. Challenges and extended business opportunity associated with E-waste management options
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Challenges and barriers in E-waste management
3.3 Business opportunity within E-waste management
3.4 Sustainability benefits in business
3.5 Industrial challenges and opportunities for the implementation of circular business models
3.6 Conclusion and recommendations
References
Chapter 4. Understanding the existing trends in the E-waste management (1993–2021) research domain and its future with a focus on India
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Materials and methods
4.3 Results
4.4 E-waste and sustainable development goals
4.5 Conclusion
CRediT authorship contribution statement
Data availability statement
Declaration of competing interests
Funding
References
Chapter 5. Formal and informal E-waste recycling methods for lithium-ion batteries: advantages and disadvantages
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Formal recycling sectors and methods
5.3 Commercial operations
5.4 Informal trends
5.5 Advantages and disadvantages
5.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Hydrometallurgy: urban mining of E-waste and its future implications
Abstract
Abbreviations
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Urban mining of E-waste
6.3 Circular economy and urban mining via hydrometallurgy
6.4 Conclusion
6.5 Future Implications of urban mining in hydrometallurgy
References
Chapter 7. Pyrometallurgy: urban mining and its future implications
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Types of metal recovery
7.3 Challenges and impacts of pyrometallurgical process
7.4 Ongoing projects
7.5 Conclusion and recommendation
References
Chapter 8. Bioleaching: urban mining of E-waste and its future implications
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 E-waste generations and scope for bioleaching
8.3 Urban mining of E-waste for metals
8.4 Bioleaching
8.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 9. Occupational health hazards associated with E-waste handling, treatment, management, and case studies
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Current options for E-waste treatment
9.3 Utilization of E-waste as a construction material in concrete
9.4 Category of E-waste recycling (collection, refurbishing, etc.) with case studies
9.5 Health hazards
9.6 Occupational health hazards in formal and informal recycling of E-waste
9.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Associated environmental threats due to incongruous E-waste management and a case study of southeast Asia
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Hazardous contaminants in E-waste
10.3 Environmental exposure to hazardous contaminants from E-waste processing sites
10.4 Case study on China’s E-waste management
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. E-waste policies, regulation and legislation in developed and developing countries
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Policies and legislations
11.3 International processes and agreement conventions
11.4 Case studies
11.5 Major challenges faced by countries to implement E-waste legislation
11.6 Conclusion and recommendation
References
Chapter 12. E-waste management policies: India versus other countries
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Comparisons of existing E-waste policies and important dimensions
12.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Development of success factors for managing E-waste in Indian organizations: an empirical investigation
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Research framework
13.3 Exploratory factor analysis
13.4 Validity of construct
13.5 Structural equation Model A for organizations
13.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Global E-waste management: consolidated information showcasing best available practices
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 E-waste generation and current E-waste market
14.3 E-waste management, treatment, and disposal
14.4 Problems and opportunities associated with E-waste
14.5 International policies, regulations, conventions, and initiatives related to E-waste
14.6 Case studies on issues of best practice of E-waste management
14.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 15. An overview of E-waste generation and management strategies in metro cities of India
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Global generation of E-waste
15.3 E-waste management in India
15.4 Initiatives and regulations
15.5 E-waste recycling and management
15.6 Informal or nonformal sector
15.7 The hazardous impact of E-waste
15.8 Future recommendations
15.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. Transitions toward sustainable E-waste management plans
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Influence of human lifestyle on E-waste
16.3 Initiative toward sustainable transitions: exploring technologies
16.4 A step toward successful transitions: global perspective
16.5 Sustainable waste management and its characteristics
16.6 Scale of E-waste management
16.7 Policy and government interventions
16.8 Challenges and opportunities
16.9 Future prospective and recommendations
16.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17. Development of strategic framework for effective E-waste management in developing countries
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Glance of existing E-waste management options and its impact
17.3 Concerns raised for strategic framework
17.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18. Resilient E-waste management system in emergencies like COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Impacts of COVID-19 in the electronic industry and E-waste
18.3 Role of formal and informal sectors and effective E-waste management strategies
18.4 Promising efforts for E-waste diversion
18.5 Conclusion
References
Index

Shashi Arya

Dr. Shashi Arya is a Sponsored Researcher at Imperial College of London, Centre for Environmental Policy working in sustainable and cost-effective E-waste management. Dr. Arya holds a Ph. D from CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur and Academy of Scientific and Innovation Research (AcSIR), India and Masters from Banaras Hindu University, India. Her research background is primarily focused in the broad field of Environmental Science and Technology with interest in Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, expertise in E-waste, Bioleaching, Circular Economy, Life Cycle Assessment, Enhanced Resource Recovery, Sustainable Technology, Battery waste, Biomaterial Product Development and Sustainable Development Goals including over a wide range of environmental topics. Devoted to promoting economic growth and experienced in leading academic research projects to deliver cost-effective measures in a sustainable manner. Reliable team member with a personable nature and positive communication style, maintains professional boundaries while building lasting relationships. Possess the capacity to support teams with the achievement of environmental goals, budgets and efficiency markers. Committed to continuous learning and professional development with genuine interest in improving environmental quality.

Affiliations and expertise

Technology Development Centre, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, India

Sunil Kumar

Dr. Sunil Kumar is a well-rounded researcher with more than 20 years of experience in leading, supervising and undertaking research in the broader field of Environmental Engineering and Science with focus on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management. He has contributed extensively to these fields and has h-index of 30 and i10-index of 43 (Google scholar); highly impressive for a non-academic researcher from India. His contributions since inception at CSIR-NEERI in 200 include 130 refereed journal publications, 04 books and 25 book chapters, 08 Edited volumes and numerous project reports to various governmental and private, local and International academic /research bodies. The list of his collaborations is long and includes key Indian universities, such as IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi and IIT Mumbai and prestigious regional institutes, such as Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Hong Baptist University as well as universities in US (Columbia, Texas A&M) and Europe (UN University and University of Uppsala).

Affiliations and expertise

CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, India

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