International Regulatory Frameworks to Solve the Electrical and Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Problem
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Herat, Kusumsiri
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Electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, estimated to reach 52 million tonnes by the year 2021. E-waste contains many metals and toxic compounds that can cause environmental and health impacts if not properly managed. The European Union pioneered the e-waste regulatory framework by introducing Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Waste (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) based on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle. Many other countries, including China, Japan, India, and Australia, have developed similar regulatory frameworks. The paper deals with the latest developments in regulatory frameworks related to e-waste management.
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Environment and Ecology
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39
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4
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© 2021 Environment and Ecology. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
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Tran, TA; Herat, K, International Regulatory Frameworks to Solve the Electrical and Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Problem, Environment and Ecology, 2021, 39 (4), pp. 818-827