Paradigm Shift in E-waste Management: Vision for the Future

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Editors
Contributors
1 Introduction
1.1 Brief Comments On Current Situation of E-Waste Management
1.2 Latest Situation From the Industry’s Perspective
1.3 Paradigm Shift Towards ICT for Circular E-Waste Management
1.4 Conclusion
References
Part 1 Global Status of E-Waste Recycling and Management
2 Global Electronic Waste Management: Current Status and Way Forward
2.1 Introduction
2.2 E-Waste Generation Scenario
2.3 International E-Waste Management Policies and Initiatives
2.3.1 At a Glance
2.3.2 Policies of International Body (United Nations)
2.3.2.1 Basel Convention
2.3.2.2 Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) Initiative
2.3.2.3 Others
2.3.3 Policies of Regional Bodies
2.3.3.1 European Union
2.3.3.2 G8 Countries
2.3.4 Policies of Countries of Different Continents
2.4 Global E-Waste Management Efforts
2.4.1 Overview
2.4.2 North America
2.4.3 South America
2.4.4 Europe
2.4.5 Asia
2.4.6 Australia and Oceania
2.4.7 Africa
2.5 Way Forward
2.5.1 Reverse Logistics
2.5.2 Developing Waste Flow Model
2.5.3 Circular Economy
2.5.4 Global and Domestic Protocol
2.5.5 Consumers – Manufacturer’s Responsibility
2.5.6 Extended Producer Responsibility Policy
2.5.7 Developing Relationship Between Formal and Informal Sectors
2.6 Conclusion
References
3 A Global Outlook On the Implementation of the Basel Convention and the Transboundary Movement of E-Waste
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Global E-Waste Management Deficiencies
3.3 Basel Convention: Strengths and Limitations
3.4 Transboundary Movements of E-Waste in Major Geographical Areas
3.4.1 Export and Import Issues of E-Waste Flow in Europe
3.4.1.1 EU Countries
3.4.1.2 Show Case Lower Bavaria, Germany
3.4.1.3 Non-EU Countries
3.4.2 Export and Import Issues of E-Waste Flow in USA and Canada
3.4.3 Export and Import Issues of E-Waste Flow in Africa
3.4.3.1 Sources of E-Waste Imported Into Africa
3.4.3.2 Recycling and Reuse of E-Waste in Africa
3.4.4 Export and Import Issues of E-Waste Flow in Asia
3.4.4.1 China
3.4.4.2 ASEAN Countries
3.4.4.3 India
3.4.4.4 Japan
3.5 Pathways to Reduce Transboundary Movements of E-Waste Flow
3.5.1 Development of Urban Mining Practices
3.5.2 Supporting Transition From Linear to the Circular Economy
3.6 Conclusions
References
Part 2 Benchmark Practices and Case Studies
4 Sustainable Electronics Waste Management in India
4.1 Background
4.1.1 Genesis of the Article
4.2 Introduction
4.3 Generation of E-Waste
4.4 Regulatory Framework
4.5 Awareness in India
4.6 Refurbished Products
4.7 Technology Status
4.7.1 Formal Sector
4.7.1.1 Case Study: Indian Formal Sector
4.7.2 Informal Sector
4.7.3 Sustainable Option for Formal Recycling
4.7.4 Indigenous Technologies
4.7.4.1 Recycling of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
4.7.4.2 Recycling of Plastics
4.7.4.3 Recycling of Hard Discs
4.7.4.4 Recycling of Batteries
4.7.4.5 Recycling of Phosphors in Fluorescent Lamps and Color Picture Tube
4.7.4.6 Recycling of LCD Screens
4.7.5 Eco-Park
4.8 Discussion
4.9 Conclusion
4.10 Disclaimer
Acknowledgments
References
5 E-Waste Management in Sri Lanka: Current Status and Challenges
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sri Lankan Legal Framework for E-Waste Management
5.3 Methodology
5.4 Current Status of E-Waste Management in Sri Lanka
5.4.1 Sri Lanka’s Recycling Industry: An Overview
5.4.2 Regulating E-Waste Collection
5.4.3 E-Waste Recycling Industry’s Value Chain
5.4.4 E-Waste Categories And Treatment Process
5.5 E-Waste Management Challenges
5.5.1 Macro-Level Challenges
5.5.2 Meso-Level Challenges
5.5.3 Micro-Level Challenges
5.6 E-Waste Management Strategies
5.7 Conclusion
References
6 E-Waste Management in India – A Case Study of Vizag, Andhra Pradesh
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methodology
6.3 E-Waste Management in India
6.4 Legislative Measures Taken in India
6.5 Urban Mining of E-Waste in India
6.6 Case Study – Recycling Company in Andhra Pradesh
6.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Part 3 Technologies for E-Waste Valorization and Management
7 E-Waste Recycling Technologies: An Overview, Challenges and Future Perspectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 E-Waste CLASSIFICATION
7.3 E-Waste Recycling Technologies
7.3.1 Pre-Treatment
7.3.1.1 Thermal Pre-Treatment
7.3.1.2 Chemical Pre-Treatment
7.3.1.3 Physio-Mechanical Pre-Treatment
7.3.2 Pyrometallurgical Technology
7.3.3 Hydrometallurgical Technology
7.3.4 Bio-Metallurgical Technology
7.3.4.1 Acidophilic Bacteria
7.3.4.2 Fungi
7.3.4.3 Cyanogenic Microorganisms
7.4 Commercial Technologies
7.5 Novel Technologies
7.6 Conclusion and Future Perspective
References
8 Biotechnological Management, Extraction and Recycling of Metals From E-Waste: The Present Scenario
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Management Protocols of E-Waste in Developing Countries
8.3 Health Concerns Related to E-Waste
8.4 Environmental Hazards Associated With E-Waste
8.5 Processes of Recovery of Metal Values
8.5.1 Metal Extraction From E-Waste
8.5.1.1 Chemical Leaching of Metal Values From E-Waste
8.5.1.2 Biological Leaching of Metal Values From E-Waste
5.1.3 Bioleaching
8.5.1.4 Biosorption
8.5.2 Prospects of Nanoremediation in E-Waste Management
8.5.3 Prospects of Hybrid Technology for Metal Extraction From E-Waste
8.6 Conclusion
References
Part 4 Vision for the Future: Towards Resource Efficient E-Waste Management
9 Pilot Production Experience of a Recycled Plastic Aggregate Manufactured Using Plastic From Waste of Electrical ...
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 WEEEP Employed as Aggregate for Cement Mixtures
9.1.2 About the Technology
9.1.2.1 Research Gap and Motivation
9.1.2.2 Core-Shell Recycled Plastic Aggregate (RPA) From WEEE Plastics
9.2 Pilot Production
9.2.1 RPA Production
9.2.1.1 WEEEP Shredder
9.2.1.2 WEEEP Cover (Shell Growing)
9.2.1.3 Setting Cement and RPA Sieving
9.2.1.4 RPA Curing
9.2.1.5 Labor and Time Considerations
9.2.1.6 Supplies
9.2.1.7 Cost of Production
9.2.1.8 Machinery Investment
9.2.2 Building Components Production
9.2.2.1 Bricks
9.2.2.2 Hollow Blocks
9.2.2.3 Structural Window Frame
9.2.2.4 Housing Prototype
9.3 Productive Venture
9.4 Conclusion
9.5 Appendix 1
Acknowledgments
References
10 Current Practices and Development of LCA Application in E-Waste Management Systems
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Aims and Motivation of the Study
10.3 The Application and Recent Progress of LCA in E-Waste Management
10.3.1 A Brief Introduction of LCA
10.3.2 Recent Progress of LCA Application in Solid Waste and E-Waste Management
10.4 Overview On Application of LCA in E-Waste Management
10.4.1 Waste Assessed
10.4.2 System Assessed
10.4.3 Modelling Tool and Software
10.4.4 Functional Unit
10.4.5 LCIA Methodology, Impact And/or Damage Categories Selected
10.4.6 Integration of LCA With Other Methods
10.4.7 Summary On Recent Progress of LCA Application in E-Waste Management
10.4.7.1 Evaluation of Various Management and Disposal Options for E-Waste
10.4.7.2 Evaluation of Burden Or Benefit of Recycling and Recovery and Management Hotspots
10.4.7.3 Evaluation of Different Technologies in Recycling and Recovery
10.4.7.4 Evaluation of Different Approaches and Methods in Recycling and Recovery
10.4.7.5 Evaluation of Different Recycling and Recovery Rates
10.4.7.6 Evaluation of Collection and Transportation in Recycling and Recovery
10.5 Discussion
10.6 Conclusion and Outlook
Acknowledgment
References
11 Conclusion
References
Index