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Anglistica AION: An Intersciplinary Journal, Vol 19 No 2 (2015): Wastelands: Eco-narratives in Contemporary Cultures in ...
Atul Kumar, Varun Gupta
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Anglistica AION: An Intersciplinary Journal, Vol 19 No 2 (2015): Wastelands: Eco-narratives in Contemporary Cultures in ...
Atul Kumar, Varun Gupta
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E-Waste Tracker: A Platform To Monitor E-Waste From Collection To Recycling
ECMS 2023 Proceedings edited by Enrico Vicario, Romeo Bandinelli, Virginia Fani, Michele Mastroianni, 2023E-waste stands for electronic devices, such as phones, computers, and televisions, that are disposed of when they reach the end of their useful lives. E-waste is becoming one of the most rapidly growing waste streams globally. The production of e-waste is rapidly increasing due to various factors, including the rapid advancement of technology, changing
Sara Artang +2 more
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E-waste bans and U.S. households' preferences for disposing of their e-waste
Journal of Environmental Management, 2013To deal with the inadequate disposal of e-waste, many states have instituted bans on its disposal in municipal landfills. However, the effectiveness of e-waste bans does not seem to have been analyzed yet. This paper starts addressing this gap. Using data from a survey of U.S.
Natalia, Milovantseva +1 more
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2022
Chapter 5 overviews significant applications of ionic liquids (ILs) within the valorization of electrical and electronic waste (E-waste). E-waste incorporates base (e.g., iron, aluminum, and copper) and precious metals (e.g., gold, silver, platinum, and palladium), intertwined with plastics that can be recovered and recycled.
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Chapter 5 overviews significant applications of ionic liquids (ILs) within the valorization of electrical and electronic waste (E-waste). E-waste incorporates base (e.g., iron, aluminum, and copper) and precious metals (e.g., gold, silver, platinum, and palladium), intertwined with plastics that can be recovered and recycled.
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E-waste interventions in Ghana
Reviews on Environmental Health, 2016Abstract Electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) has become an emerging environmental and human health problem in the world in the 21st century. Recently, the developing nations of West Africa (e.g. Ghana and Nigeria) have become a major destination for e-waste worldwide.
Kwadwo Ansong, Asante +3 more
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2019
This chapter introduces the definition, classification, and fundamentals of e-waste, which is the fastest growing waste stream in the world and grows three times faster than the municipal waste. Significance and characteristics of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and e-waste, which contain both valuable inorganic/organic materials and ...
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This chapter introduces the definition, classification, and fundamentals of e-waste, which is the fastest growing waste stream in the world and grows three times faster than the municipal waste. Significance and characteristics of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and e-waste, which contain both valuable inorganic/organic materials and ...
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Reducing and eliminating e-waste
Communications of the ACM, 2020We need to mitigate the environmental impact of disposing of electronics at their end of useful life.
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Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 2005
The benefits of the information revolution are clear for all to see. Devices such as PCs, faxes, mobile phones, music players and a host of others open up exciting possibilities for individuals and businesses alike. Yet there is a downside to this digital era: the growing mountain of electronic waste.
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The benefits of the information revolution are clear for all to see. Devices such as PCs, faxes, mobile phones, music players and a host of others open up exciting possibilities for individuals and businesses alike. Yet there is a downside to this digital era: the growing mountain of electronic waste.
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E-waste Tracker; Obstacles to Recyclability: The Mounting E-waste Problem
2021How have e-waste recycling practices fallen short of environmental standards? How can e-waste recyclers connect with consumers trying to safely dispose of goods? Society lacks methods to get people involved in sustainable recycling practices or educate people about properly disposing of e-waste.
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Proceedings of the First Kuwait Conference on e-Services and e-Systems, 2009
The e-services have gained a wide range of attention and became an indispensable part of the majority of people and nations' life and living. New technology is constantly emerging making that old working gadget no longer desirable. On the other hand, this revolution has contributed positively to the production of large quantities of electrical ...
Mansour Jaragh, Jenan Boushahri
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The e-services have gained a wide range of attention and became an indispensable part of the majority of people and nations' life and living. New technology is constantly emerging making that old working gadget no longer desirable. On the other hand, this revolution has contributed positively to the production of large quantities of electrical ...
Mansour Jaragh, Jenan Boushahri
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