Eternal E-Waste Lifecycle Management: A Classified Review | Chapter 4 | Leading the Charge: A Guide to Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology in the Dynamic Business Landscape Edition 1

With the threats to human health and the environment posed by the exponential growth in electronic devices, e-waste management has become a crucial global concern. The amount of electronic trash is growing, and traditional linear methods of consumption and disposal have not been able to keep up, endangering public health, and the environment, and depleting resources. In response, the idea of "eternal e-waste management" presents a paradigm change in the direction of circularity, stressing the ongoing repurposing, recycling, and reusing of resources in order to reduce waste production and increase resource efficiency. The extended producer responsibility (EPR) concept, which holds manufacturers responsible for the whole lifecycle of their products—from design and production to end-of-life disposal—lays the foundation of this strategy. EPR programs lessen the environmental effect of electronic products by encouraging sustainable patterns of production and consumption and by providing incentives for eco-design practices and material recovery. Furthermore, in order to make the collection, disassembly, and recycling of electronic trash easier, everlasting e-waste management depends on infrastructural development and technical innovation. By allowing the extraction of valuable materials from e-waste streams, advanced recycling methods including mechanical shredding, chemical treatment, and metallurgical procedures minimize environmental damage and the demand for virgin resources. Governments adopt rules, incentives, and awareness programs to encourage responsible e-waste disposal and recycling practices. Policy interventions are vital in fostering everlasting e-waste management. In order to handle transboundary e-waste flows and unify regulatory regimes across jurisdictions, international cooperation and coordination are also crucial. To sum up, everlasting e-waste management provides a comprehensive and long-term solution to the expanding problem of electronic trash. Embracing circularity, encouraging technological innovation, and putting supportive regulations in place can help societies move forward toward a more resource-efficient and sustainable future while lessening the negative effects of e-waste on the environment and human health.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Sheela Maharajpet
Acharya Institute, Acharya Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Road, Acharya P.O Soladevanahalli, Bangalore, India.

 

Manyatha P
Acharya Institute, Acharya Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Road, Acharya P.O Soladevanahalli, Bangalore, India.

 

Namratha
Acharya Institute, Acharya Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Road, Acharya P.O Soladevanahalli, Bangalore, India.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48859-98-3/CH4

A Study on Procedural Algorithm for Biomedical E-waste Management and Applications| Chapter 5 | Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 3

In Ugandan hospitals and across the world, there appears to be a rising quantity of faulty biomedical equipment. Due to a lack of a procedural methodology and/or a comprehensive electronic waste management system, this equipment is seldom declared outdated or disposed of (s). This has resulted in an increase in the amount of biomedical equipment that is no longer in use, occupying space that could otherwise be employed by the hospital for more productive work. The overall goal of this study is to create a system that categorises and forecasts the obsolescence of biomedical equipment. We look at the mechanism used by Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to declare equipment outdated. Develop a step-by-step procedure for classifying biomedical electronic equipment obsolescence. Create a database that compares and categorises biomedical equipment's electronic obsolescence. As a result, a procedural algorithm for biological electronic obsolescence and, as a result, an online E-waste management system are provided in this study. To achieve this, the following steps were taken: I an analysis of many conventional techniques for declaring biomedical equipment outdated, and (ii) the creation of an online database that analyses and categorises degrees of obsolescence for various biomedical equipment. The results indicate that based on a set of rules, our system can predict if equipment is obsolete or functioning, and then provide a tabular representation of the data for future reference and action. This has the ability to enhance hospital electronic and/or inventory management while also promoting environmental preservation by lowering electronic waste pollution.

 

Author(s) Details:

Abel Kamagara,
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyambogo University, P. O. Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala, Uganda.

Bridget Atukunda,
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Mbarara City, Uganda.

Mercy Kekirunga,
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Mbarara City, Uganda.

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The Management of E-Waste in the Public Sector: The Case of Bahrain | Chapter 10 | Insights into Economics and Management Vol. 11

 This study was carried out by the researchers in order to assess the Bahrain Public Commission's preparation for e-waste management. The Bahrain Public Commission is a government agency in charge of the Kingdom of Bahrain's maritime and environmental preservation. Glass waste, paper waste, and electronics waste are all collected in distinct coloured boxes around Bahrain. In businesses, the same method is followed. The issue is that few people efficiently follow waste management procedures. This could be attributed to a lack of understanding, which has led to proposals for public awareness initiatives, training programmes, and awareness campaigns across the country. Waste Management in Developed Countries (Waste Management in Developed Countries) - Established countries have more efficient and conventional liquid waste management programmes, owing to their more developed industry and better technologies. The Kingdom of Bahrain's e-waste management system is in its early stages of development, and it requires several steps toward the EMS in industrialised countries, as well as a firm foundation for legislative enforcement. It was suggested that the region develop an e-waste management system, a national framework for the management of e-waste, and start pilot plans on sorting and collection of electronic wastes, including take-back plans and plans for repair, recycling, and refurbishment, as well as provide a strong regulatory environment.

Author (s) Details

Marilou A. Maderazo
Higher College of Technology, Ras Al Khaima, United Arab Emirates.

Aaron Paul M. Pineda
Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Dhafra Campuses, United Arab Emirates.

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