Global E-waste Management Strategies and Future Implications

Outlines the role of innovation in E-waste treatment technologies and their implementation to achieve maximum resource recovery focussing on a sustainable and resilient environment, and occupational health and safety

Shashi Arya (Edited by), Sunil Kumar (Edited by)

9780323999199, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 14 June 2023

428 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 3.8 cm, 0.45 kg

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.

1. Introduction to WEEE
2. Global scenario of E-waste generation and future predictions
3. Challenges and extended business opportunity associated with E-waste management options
4. Existing trends in E-waste management and its future implications
5. Formal and informal E-waste recycling methods its advantages and disadvantages
6. Hydrometallurgy: Urban mining of E-waste and its future implications
7. Pyrometallurgy: Urban mining of E-waste and its future implications
8. Bioleaching: Urban mining of E-waste and its future implications
9. Occupational health hazards associated with E-waste handling, treatment, and management and case studies
10. Associated environmental threats due to E-waste management and case studies
11. Existing E-waste regulations and legislations in developed and developing countries
12. Challenges and opportunities associated with bridging the gaps for E-waste management between developed and developing countries
13. Sustainable and effective E-waste management tools with case studies
14. Innovative and best available practises for E-waste management with case studies
15. Transitions towards sustainable E-waste management plans
16. Resilient E-waste management system in emergencies like COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters etc.

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB]