Production of metals stands for 40% of all industrial greenhouse gas emissions, 10% of the
global energy consumption, 3.2 billion tonnes of minerals mined, and several billion tonnes …

As one quarter of global energy use serves the production of materials, the more efficient
use of these materials presents a significant opportunity for the mitigation of greenhouse gas …

Electronic waste is an important part of solid waste management around the world. Being a
large part of the solid waste, e-waste contains numerous hazardous components in the form …

This paper provides a new indicator for environmental assessment performance linked to
Circular Economy. Almost all existing techniques evaluate resource use based on their …

The continuously increasing solid waste generation worldwide calls for management
strategies that integrate concerns for environmental sustainability. By quantifying …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing pollution problems worldwide given
the presence if a variety of toxic substances which can contaminate the environment and …

The useful life of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has been shortened as a
consequence of the advancement in technology and change in consumer patterns. This has …

E-waste comprises discarded electronic appliances, of which computers and mobile
telephones are disproportionately abundant because of their short lifespan. The current …

This paper presents and critically analyses the current waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) management practices in various countries and regions. Global trends in …

E-waste is a complex stream of toxic waste which requires specific handling considerations.
Effective and responsible management of E-waste is a global concern today. Considering …