A review of environmental fate, body burdens, and human health risk assessment of PCDD/Fs at two typical electronic waste recycling sites in China

Chan, Janet Kit Yan; Wong, Ming Hung

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.07.098

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“…Par ailleurs, l'incinération DEEE favorise l'émissions de dioxines et de furanes (EEA, 2003 ;UNEP, 2009 ;Chan et al, 2012). Ces substances peuvent conduire à une perturbation du développement du système nerveux, des troubles de régulations endocriniennes, des modifications dans la croissance et le développement fondamental des cellules, ce qui peut entraîner des effets indésirables sur la reproduction et le développement ainsi que la destruction du système immunitaire et provoquer le cancer (US EPA, 2012).…”

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Gestion des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE) au Sénégal : acteurs et stratégie d’organisation de la filière

Dieng¹,

Diop²,

Sonko³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Bio. Chem. Sci

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; Tel: (00221) 775704999 RÉSUMÉ La gestion des Déchets d'Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE) est un défi pour leSénégal. Leur quantité augmente rapidement et leur gestion informelle expose l'environnement et les acteurs aux risques liés aux substances toxiques qu'ils contiennent. L'étude vise à déterminer les caractéristiques des acteurs impliqués dans la gestion des DEEE et leur connaissance des dangers des composants ; à identifier les circuits et à proposer un schéma de gestion approprié. La méthodologie regroupe la revue de la littérature, des entretiens et des visites de terrains. Les résultats montrent que 80,5% des importateurs/distributeurs et 63% des utilisateurs professionnels ont moins de 40 ans; 65,9% des réparateurs sont âgés au plus de 36 ans. Les acteurs de sexe masculin dépassent 70% des effectifs interviewés. Par ailleurs, 66,4% des distributeurs, 67,3% des utilisateurs professionnels, 59,4% des ménages et 100% des groupes composés des recycleurs, récupérateurs et réparateurs ignorent les dangers liés aux composants toxiques des e-déchets. La gestion informelle de ces déchets ne permet pas de tirer profit de tous leurs composants précieux et de créer des richesses et des emplois. Les populations et l'environnement restent exposés aux dangers des e-déchets. L'étude propose des mécanismes adéquats de gestion et de valorisation des DEEE pour encadrer le développement numérique et lutter contre le chômage et la pollution. © 2017 International Formulae Group. All rights reserved.Mots clés : Gestion, déchets, équipements électriques et électroniques, environnement, composants toxiques. Management of electrical and electronical equipment wastes (MEEEW) inSenegal: actors and organizational strategy of the sector ABSTRACTThe management of electrical and electronical equipment wastes (MEEEW) is a challenge for Senegal. Their quantity increases quickly and their informal management exposes both the environment and the actors to the risks linked to the toxic substances they contain. This study aimed at determining the characteristics of D. DIENG et al. / Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 11(5): 2393-2407, 2017 2394 implicated actors in the (MEEEW) and their knowledge of the danger of the different components; to identify the chains and to propose an appropriate managing plan. This methodology gathers the literature review, maintenances and grounds visits. The results show that 80.5% of importers / distributors and 63% professional users have less than 40 years; 65.9% of repairers are all the more aged of 36 years. The number of men actors exceed of 70% the number of interviewed. Besides, 66.4% of distributers, 67.3% professional users, 59.4% households and 100% of groups composed of transformers, recuperators and repairers ignore the danger linked to the toxic substances of e-wastes. The informal management of these wastes does not allow to get interest of all their precious components and to create resources and employments. Both people and the environment are exposed to the dangers of the e-wastes. The...

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Gestion des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE) au Sénégal : acteurs et stratégie d’organisation de la filière

Dieng¹,

Diop²,

Sonko³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Bio. Chem. Sci

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“…Even if the concentrations of these substances remains low, the chemicals are often toxic to humans and are still persistent in the environment. There are additional aspects of e-waste exposure which lead to adverse health effects even if daily exposure is low but the cumulative exposure is often high extremely difficult to measure [8,9]. Some of the reagents used in the recycling process would contain cyanide and other strong leaching acids, which may contribute to the hazardous chemical e-waste mixtures.…”

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Impact of E-Waste on Human Health and Environment- An Overview

Shanti¹

2018

IJRASET

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E-Waste consists of all waste from electronic and electrical appliances which have reached their end-of-life or no longer fit for their original intended use also recognized as E-Waste and are destined for recovery, recycling or disposal. Discarded computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, fax machines, electric lamps, cell phones, audio equipment and batteries if improperly disposed they are severely hazardous to the environment. The electronic industry has emerged as world's fastest growing industry in the world. With increase in usage of electrical and electronic equipment, especially in developing countries the amount of e-waste generated each day is growing enormously has emerged as a global environmental issue. This is because the e-waste comprises multiple components some of which contain toxic substances that can have an adverse impact on human health and the environment if not handled properly. The E-waste has become a matter of concern because of toxic and hazardous present in electronic goods and if not properly managed. These equipments are a complicated assembly of thousand materials, many of which contain highly toxic substances such as brominates, toxic gases, toxic metals, biologically active material, acids, plastics and plastic additives. This paper discusses about the severe adverse impacts of the Ewaste on Human health and environment.

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“…The number of people using mobile devices will exceed 4 billion by 2018 (Ericsson, 2012). According to Chan and Wong (2013), electronic waste has been increasing rapidly worldwide, and it is estimated that 20 to 50,000,000 tons of it were produced annually around the world, where 70%…”

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Operational practices of lean manufacturing: Potentiating environmental improvements

Junior

Mendes

2017

JIEM

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Abstract:Purpose: The objective of this paper is to investigate how environmental improvements can be achieved through operational practices of Lean Manufacturing.Design/methodology/approach: A literature review was conducted to analyze the relationship between operational practices of Lean and reduction of environmental impact in organizational contexts. Verified theoretically, this relationship was observed in a company of the electronics industry, through an exploratory research which contemplated a mixed approach. The adopted research method consisted of a single case study, by providing greater depth and detail of the study. Utilized a research protocol, validated pilot test. The instruments for data collection were semi-structured interviews, direct observation and document analysis. The information was examined qualitatively considering the technique for content analysis. Findings:As a result of the study, it was found that there is evidence for the existence of relationship between the practices of Lean, for example, Kaizen, PDCA (plan, do, check, act), Ishikawa Diagram, Poka-Yoke, and Standardized Work, with the reduction of environmental impacts of an organization. This reduction was observed after application of these practices that resulted in the reduction of energy consumption and water consumption. These results were accounted for financially, contributing to a reduction of annual costs by about US$ 17,900.-550-Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management -https://doi.org/10.3926/jiem.2268 Originality/value: The study presents in detail, the application of operational practices of Lean Manufacturing, with an effective view to reducing the environmental impact and cost reduction.The literature review, a detailed description of the application process and financial results are important information that contributes to the scientific studies that address traditional operating practices and the search for better environmental performance.

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A review of environmental fate, body burdens, and human health risk assessment of PCDD/Fs at two typical electronic waste recycling sites in China

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Gestion des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE) au Sénégal : acteurs et stratégie d’organisation de la filière

Gestion des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE) au Sénégal : acteurs et stratégie d’organisation de la filière

Impact of E-Waste on Human Health and Environment- An Overview

Operational practices of lean manufacturing: Potentiating environmental improvements

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