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E-Waste Reduction Methods in Sustainable Ways

E-Waste Reduction Methods in Sustainable Ways

Deekshitha Lingareddy, Thanmayee Isanaka, C. Dinesh, K. V. Rajesh Kumar
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9798369310182|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369347966|EISBN13: 9798369310199
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1018-2.ch009
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Lingareddy, Deekshitha, et al. "E-Waste Reduction Methods in Sustainable Ways." Sustainable Solutions for E-Waste and Development, edited by Rajesh Kumar K. V., et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 122-135. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1018-2.ch009

APA

Lingareddy, D., Isanaka, T., Dinesh, C., & Rajesh Kumar, K. V. (2024). E-Waste Reduction Methods in Sustainable Ways. In R. K. V., H. Kannan, D. Spodarets, P. Khan, & B. Pradhan (Eds.), Sustainable Solutions for E-Waste and Development (pp. 122-135). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1018-2.ch009

Chicago

Lingareddy, Deekshitha, et al. "E-Waste Reduction Methods in Sustainable Ways." In Sustainable Solutions for E-Waste and Development, edited by Rajesh Kumar K. V., et al., 122-135. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1018-2.ch009

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Abstract

The problem of e-waste generation is increasing day by day in India and worldwide. This rise in e-waste poses damage to public health and the environment as a whole. Toxic substances and poor disposal of e-waste significantly affects plant and animal lives. When it comes to e-waste generation, India is the fastest growing country when it comes to electronics use. Various policy measures and initiatives have been introduced over the past decades in India related to e-waste management. It is still a source of distress and unsolved matter. Sustainable development needs a lot of effort and well-organized e-waste management can be possible only with a systematic waste collection system, accurate estimations, and early forecasting. This chapter presents existing e-waste scenarios in India that are posing significant challenges to meet sustainable development goals and highlights some of the sustainable ways to reduce e-waste. This chapter serves as a basis for awareness and knowledge about the potential harms of e-waste to human health and the environment to promote glsustainabilitynable.

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