Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the relatively fast-growing solid waste streams, with an
annual growth rate of 3%–5%. Although international policies have been formulated to …

Over the last 60 years plastics production has increased manifold, owing to their
inexpensive, multipurpose, durable and lightweight nature. These characteristics have …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a rapidly developing environmental problem particularly for the
most developed countries. There are technological solutions for processing it, but these are …

The recent literature describing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air, water, soil
and sediment, waste sludge, biomonitoring, toxicity, are reviewed. Aspects of sampling …

Advancements in technology, materials development, and manufacturing processes have
changed the consumer products and composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) since …

Uncontrolled electronic-waste (e-waste) recycling processes have induced serious
environmental pollution and human health impacts. This paper reviewed studies on the wide …

E-waste is the world's fastest growing and most valuable domestic waste stream. The
increasing production of e-waste is driving elevated levels of export from developed to …

Recycling of electric and electronic waste products (e-waste) which amounted to more than
50 million metric tonnes per year worldwide is a massive and global operation …

Waste electronic and electrical equipment (e-waste) consists of used and discarded
electrical and electronic items ranging from refrigerators to cell phones and printed circuit …

Global flows of e-waste from the Global North to the Global South continue to damage local
environments and harm human health. Weak e-waste regulations and limited use of safety …