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Management of Electronic Waste in Africa

Bates, M. and Osibanjo, O. (2019) Management of Electronic Waste in Africa. In: Eduljee, G. H. and Harrison, R. M. (eds.) Electronic Waste Management :. Royal Society of Chemistry. pp. 137-165.

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Abstract:
The issue of electronic (e-) waste is of growing concern across Africa. Increases in the use of personal computers, mobile phones and other electrical and electronic equipment has caused a rise in the disposal of end of life products in a continent where infrastructure for the environmentally sound treatment is scarce. This chapter reviews the impacts of the rise in e-waste across Africa. The illegal importation of e-waste and the demand for second hand items is considered. Data for Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa are considered as these countries are taking concrete steps to address and embed environmentally sound management of e-waste in their legislation and practices. The deleterious effects on people working in the sector are described along with the deterioration in the environment and potential long-term concerns if current practices are not improved. A range of initiatives and projects have been proposed to bring about change, such as Best of Two Worlds, an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) model, as well as industrial recycling solutions. Recommendations are provided for the adoption of environmentally sound management of e-waste across Africa.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
E-waste, Africa
Creators:
Bates, M. and Osibanjo, O.
Editors:
Eduljee, G. H. and Harrison, R. M.
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Date:
12 September 2019
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 137-165
Title of Book:
Electronic Waste Management :
Number:
2
Number of Pages:
29
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781788018920
DOI:
10.1039/9781788018784-00137
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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