E-Waste Global Toll
Jan 2025 · Publifye AS
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""E-Waste Global Toll"" presents an alarming examination of our world's electronic waste crisis, revealing that we discard the equivalent of 800 laptops every second, totaling over 50 million metric tons annually. This comprehensive analysis explores the journey of electronic devices from creation to disposal, illuminating the devastating environmental and health impacts of improper e-waste management across the globe.
Through detailed case studies of major processing regions like Ghana's Agbogbloshie and China's Guiyu, the book offers readers a ground-level view of how digital consumption patterns affect communities and ecosystems worldwide. The narrative weaves together extensive research from leading organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme and World Health Organization, to document the movement of hazardous materials across borders and their effects on public health.
The book uniquely combines technical analysis of chemical contamination with real-world implications, featuring original interviews with recycling facility operators and environmental scientists. This approach makes complex scientific concepts accessible while maintaining academic rigor, making it valuable for both specialists and general readers interested in environmental sustainability.
Moving from problem identification to solution-finding, the text progresses through chapters examining the chemical composition of electronics, current recycling practices, and emerging approaches in sustainable design. The book concludes by offering practical guidelines for responsible electronics disposal and policy frameworks for improved waste management, emphasizing the crucial role of circular economy principles in addressing this global challenge.
Throughout, readers gain a clear understanding of how e-waste management intersects with international trade, environmental justice, and public health, making this an essential resource for anyone concerned about the environmental impact of our digital age.
Through detailed case studies of major processing regions like Ghana's Agbogbloshie and China's Guiyu, the book offers readers a ground-level view of how digital consumption patterns affect communities and ecosystems worldwide. The narrative weaves together extensive research from leading organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme and World Health Organization, to document the movement of hazardous materials across borders and their effects on public health.
The book uniquely combines technical analysis of chemical contamination with real-world implications, featuring original interviews with recycling facility operators and environmental scientists. This approach makes complex scientific concepts accessible while maintaining academic rigor, making it valuable for both specialists and general readers interested in environmental sustainability.
Moving from problem identification to solution-finding, the text progresses through chapters examining the chemical composition of electronics, current recycling practices, and emerging approaches in sustainable design. The book concludes by offering practical guidelines for responsible electronics disposal and policy frameworks for improved waste management, emphasizing the crucial role of circular economy principles in addressing this global challenge.
Throughout, readers gain a clear understanding of how e-waste management intersects with international trade, environmental justice, and public health, making this an essential resource for anyone concerned about the environmental impact of our digital age.
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