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Sushant B Wath¹, P S Dutt, T Chakrabarti

¹National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. sb_wath@neeri.res.in

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Electronic waste (E-waste) poses environmental and health risks due to hazardous materials. This paper details E-waste management strategies, challenges, and policy needs, especially for India.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Health
Materials Science

Background:

Electronic waste (E-waste) includes discarded electronics like computers, phones, and appliances.
Improper E-waste disposal releases hazardous substances, threatening ecosystems and human well-being.
Global and national efforts are underway to develop sound E-waste management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the composition and categorization of E-waste.
To examine global and Indian E-waste scenarios.
To evaluate recovery, recycling, and hazardous material prospects, alongside environmental and occupational risks.

Main Methods:

Literature review of E-waste composition, global/Indian scenarios, and material recovery techniques.
Analysis of Best Available Practices (BAP) in E-waste recycling and recovery.
Identification of environmental and occupational hazards associated with E-waste management.

Main Results:

E-waste contains valuable recoverable materials but also significant hazardous constituents.
Global E-waste generation is rapidly increasing, with India facing substantial challenges.
Current recycling and recovery processes present environmental and occupational health risks.

Conclusions:

Effective E-waste management requires addressing challenges in material recovery and hazard mitigation.
Policy interventions are crucial for sustainable E-waste management, particularly in India.
Implementing Best Available Practices is essential to minimize environmental and health impacts.