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A Comparative Study on E-Waste Management Systems in Developed and Developing Countries: Legislative Compliances and Initiatives

A Comparative Study on E-Waste Management Systems in Developed and Developing Countries: Legislative Compliances and Initiatives

Sanjeeda Atiya (CHRIST University (Deemed), India), Yvonne Josephine Chung (CHRIST University (Deemed), India), and Ginu George (CHRIST University (Deemed), India)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 32
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7573-7.ch006
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Abstract

E-waste is an ongoing issue that still lacks a suitable solution, particularly in developing nations. The environment and human health have suffered dramatically as a result of poor recycling practices of waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), transboundary movement, improper management of e-waste, the lack of environmentally sound management (ESM) programs, and the ineffective EPR (extended producer responsibility) schemes. Although developed nations have implemented efficient legislative frameworks and regulations, emerging nations suffer due to their plans. E-waste management systems differ in developed and developing countries; thus, this study evaluates the differences between the management systems and outlines the areas where the developing nations lack effective e-waste management and the advantages developed countries enjoy. Therefore, the current study results are crucial for comprehending the severe hazard posed by improper management of e-waste and the viability of future research into creating strategies to address these problems of developing nations.
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Objectives

It is necessary to realize that as time has evolved and there is evident evolution in our daily lives, technology is an area that has seen immense growth. This growth has not only led to positive advancements, but the excessive increase in technology has led to millions of tonnes of E-waste being generated daily. The objectives of our study are as follows:

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    To understand the various E-waste management systems adopted by developed and developing nations.

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    To understand the laws and regulations in the different countries that have evolved over the years, along with acknowledging the initiatives undertaken by them.

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    To understand the magnitude of initiatives like Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) and EPR.

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    To understand the impact of Covid-19 on E-waste production.

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E-Waste Life Cycle

Each piece of EEE goes through a lifespan process roughly divided into three phases. Wath et al. (2010) mentioned that although there are more classifications and it is more organized in developed countries such as Switzerland, the processes could be better defined and more organized in developing countries such as India.

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