WWW: WHAT E-WASTES WORTH
Loading...
Date
2018, 2018
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academic Journal of Science,
Academic Journal of Science,
Academic Journal of Science,
Abstract
Strategies adopted by many world leaders to tackle economic problems have failed; most especially in
developing nations. This is sequel to the fact that the supposed schemes are capital intensive.
Attentions are rather given to conventional economic approach for solving problems rather than looking
into newer methods trending in modern technology. One of such methods is sustainable e-waste
(electronic waste) management system. As new e-products are purchased, obsolete products are stored
or discarded at alarming rates. If at all, a negligible percentage of this material is recycled while the vast
majority is disposed of in landfills. These products could, however, be recycled for returns that worth
appreciable values by recovering components. The existing system for managing e-waste is generally
not sustainable because mechanisms for collecting, sorting, reuse, refurbishing, repairing, and
remanufacturing are not well developed and/or implemented. Problems associated with market issues,
obsolescence issues, feedstock collection, feedstock management, and product-design need to be
addressed. This paper research and report values recoverable over certain volumes and quantities of
obsolete electronic products when recycled. Solutions to factors mitigating sustainable e-waste
management are also discussed. Recommendations for the adoption of recycling as a scheme for
economic revenues are equally made based on the outcome of the research report.
Description
Staff Publication
Keywords
e-Waste,, Recycle,, Electronics,, Economics.