Application of an Integrated Assessment Scheme for Sustainable Waste Management of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: The Case of Ghana

Vaccari, M., Zambetti, F., Bates, M., Tudor, T. and Ambaye, T. (2020) Application of an Integrated Assessment Scheme for Sustainable Waste Management of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: The Case of Ghana. Sustainability. 2071-1050.

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Item Type:	Article
Abstract:	The effective management of solid waste, including waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in developing countries poses significant challenges. This paper reports on the development and utilization of a multi-criteria tool to improve the management of WEEE in Agbogbloshie, in Ghana. The tool was able to successfully evaluate key economic, social and environmental factors faced by workers and to suggest areas for improvement. In particular, the evaluation and comparison of different scenarios suggested that the best solution is the evolution from informal to formal management of WEEE, with workers provided with personal protective equipment, and the introduction of refurbishment activities, with the sale of components in the second-hand market. While it would require further use in other contexts, the tool could be adapted and employed for a range of other waste streams and in other developing countries.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/responsible_consumption_and_production
Creators:	Vaccari, Mentore, Zambetti, Fabiola, Bates, Margaret, Tudor, Terry and Ambaye, Teklit
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	?? ASSCI ??
Date:	15 April 2020
Date Type:	Publication
Journal or Publication Title:	Sustainability
Number of Pages:	15
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3390/su12083191
ISSN:	2071-1050
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	https://pure.northampton.ac.uk/en/public...
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/14277

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