E-Waste: From Generation to Management–Practices, Challenges, and Solutions

Springer, 2025

This book aims to create a comprehensive guide that explores the lifecycle of electronic waste, from its creation to its disposal. The main themes and objectives of this book revolve around understanding the various dimensions of e-waste management, including its environmental, social, economic, and regulatory aspects. Through a series of meticulously curated chapters, the book navigates through the lifecycle of electronic products, from production to disposal, and examines the environmental and health impacts associated with improper e-waste handling. It delves into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing e-waste management, explores sustainable design principles and circular economy approaches, and showcases best practices and case studies from around the globe. A key distinguishing feature of this work lies in its comprehensive coverage of e-waste management, encompassing diverse perspectives and experiences from both developed and developing regions. By presenting a rich tapestry of methodologies, case studies, and practical insights, the manuscript offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities in e-waste management, tailored to the needs of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders alike. Furthermore, it adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon insights from environmental science, engineering, policy studies, economics, and sociology to provide a holistic understanding of e-waste management. It embraces innovation and sustainability as guiding principles, encouraging readers to explore novel solutions and collaborative approaches in tackling the global e-waste crisis.

• Curatore: Sachi Choudhary, P. S. Ranjit, Prashant Shukla, Akarsh Verma
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Springer
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9789819503292