Current status of the recycling of e-waste in Indonesia

Kurniawan, Kurniawan; Soefihara, Muhammad Dzikri Ahira; Nababan, Deddy C.; Kim, Sookyung

doi:10.1080/12269328.2022.2142856

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“…About 895 kilotonnes of iron/steel and 1.8 kilotonnes of solder could be reclaimed. The data highlight the significance of responsible e-waste management for both environmental and economic reasons (13).…”

Section: Circular Economy Prospectsmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…Several components of e-waste separated based on component type and characteristics are shown in Figure 2. The separation process may include the disassembly of electronic equipment, which can release hazardous substances into the environment such as heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury) and toxic chemicals (e.g., flame retardants) (9,13). In Thailand, the primary source of lead (Pb) was found to be computer monitors, which were crushed during the disposal process (11).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Indonesia, private sector dominance can conflict with the government's responsibility to manage hazardous waste, including providing collection facilities. This issue should concern developing countries as it affects proper e-waste management and sustainability (13,19). Finding a balance between the private sector and government roles is crucial for effective e-waste management.…”

Section: Strategies and Current Regulationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, positions in research and development for innovative recycling methods also come into play. As such, the transition to a circular economy encourages entrepreneurial ventures, where innovative business models emerge to cater to the growing demand for repairing, refurbishing, and repurposing products (13,66). Entrepreneurs seize opportunities to develop businesses focused on sustainable practices, such as creating platforms for selling refurbished electronics or initiating local recycling initiatives.…”

Section: Figure 3 Circular Economy Concept In Europe (59)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Electronic Waste Problem in Developing Nations: Mismanagement, Health Implications, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Rauf

2024

JKL

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Introduction: Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as a global concern due to the exponential growth in electronic consumption and inadequate disposal practices, specifically in developing countries. Among the various dimensions of this problem, the contamination of soil with e-waste has garnered significant attention, owing to its profound implications for environmental integrity and human health. Discussion: The soil contamination leads to diverse ecological repercussions, encompassing disruptions in the cycling of nutrients and biodiversity, as well as the potential for contaminants to accumulate in the food chain. Effective management strategies are imperative to address this multifaceted challenge, the implementation of governmental regulations, the adoption of sustainable e-waste recycling practices, and the raising of public awareness campaigns. The circular economy holds great potential for addressing the environmental and economic challenges. To build a more resilient and eco-friendly urban future, collaborative solutions are necessary to address infrastructural, policy, and awareness issues. In many circumstances, waste management is not primarily the government's duty. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the business sector actively participate in trash management efforts through public education events and charity initiatives. This significant revolution has the potential to meaningfully advance smart city development through the use of technology-driven initiatives. Conclusion: By proactively addressing and reducing e-waste contamination in soil, we can mitigate the effects of environmental hazards and safeguard human health from the negative consequences associated with this burgeoning predicament.

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Section: Circular Economy Prospectsmentioning

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Electronic Waste Problem in Developing Nations: Mismanagement, Health Implications, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Rauf

2024

JKL

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“…MP fragments are a result of the degradation of large, hard, and sturdy plastics [47]. One of the major sources of these MP fragments is electronic wastes (e-waste) such as electronic cables and devices [48]. Currently the average growth rate of e-waste in Indonesia is around 14%.…”

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Microplastic Contamination in Different Marine Species of Bintaro Fish Market, Indonesia

Widyastuti,

Abidin,

Hikmaturrohmi

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Indonesia is among the largest fish-producing countries. The West Nusa Tenggara (WNT) region is one of the highest producers of fish in Indonesia. Hence, the levels of MP contamination in commercial fish should be assessed to ensure food safety, food security, and socio-economic sustainability. This study investigates MP contamination in commercial fish in one of the largest fish markets in the WNT region, the Bintaro fish market. Three commercial fish species were evaluated for MP contamination in this study, Nasso thynnoides, Auxis rochei, and Caesio teres. The highest number of MPs was detected in A. rochei (21.60 ± 8.70 MPs/100 g). The other pelagic fish species, N. thynnoides, also shown considerably high MP contamination (18.17 ± 7.93 MPs/100 g). On the other hand, the midwater fish Caesio teres showed the least MP contamination (7.07 MPs/100 g). In addition, most of the MPs detected in all three fish species were fiber MPs of small sizes (100–500 µm). Based on FTIR analyses, the MP samples from all three fish species mainly consisted of polyamide (PA), which is the polymer used to form fiber for textiles. These results potentially reveal the degree of microplastic pollution in not only coastal areas of WNT, but also Sulawesi and also East Nusa Tenggara (ENT) since the fish distributed at the Bintaro fish market came from these regions. Better solid waste management in Indonesia is needed to reduce plastic waste management, particularly household waste, which is the potential major source of fiber MPs.

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Functionalization of Biomass-derived Activated Carbon and Electrochemical Reduction for the Recovery of Gold from Mobile Phone Leachate

Firmansyah,

Amalina,

Rizki

et al. 2023

Arab J Sci Eng

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In this age of cutting-edge technology, electronic equipment consumption, such as mobile phones, has increased tremendously. This was followed by a staggering increase in electronic waste (e-waste). However, it has been known that e-wastes contain higher amounts of precious metals than pristine sources, such as Au, which is valuable as an alternative precious metal source. Due to its various advantages, adsorption has emerged as one of the most common metal removal or recovery methods. A crucial aspect of adsorption is developing a cost-effective adsorbent for selective recovery of Au from the e-wastes. Thus, functionalized biomass-based adsorbent was developed to recover precious metals from e-waste. Functionalized activated carbon (ACIL900) has an appealing high adsorption capacity (116.2 mg g−1) performance and follows the chemisorption route, which fits with the monolayer model. The presence of IL boosts the adsorption efficiency due to its compatible interaction with the metal complexes. Remarkably, ACIL900 could quantitatively adsorb precious metals and several base metals from mobile phone leachate. The selective recovery of Au from the adsorbent was performed by sequential desorption using various solutions. Finally, Au was successfully recovered from the desorption solution using an electrochemical reduction process. ACIL900 was also found to maintain its performance for three adsorption–desorption cycles. This work reported the full recovery of Au from e-waste to its final pure product through the combination of adsorption, sequential desorption, and electrochemical reduction.

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Current status of the recycling of e-waste in Indonesia

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

Electronic Waste Problem in Developing Nations: Mismanagement, Health Implications, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Electronic Waste Problem in Developing Nations: Mismanagement, Health Implications, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Microplastic Contamination in Different Marine Species of Bintaro Fish Market, Indonesia

Functionalization of Biomass-derived Activated Carbon and Electrochemical Reduction for the Recovery of Gold from Mobile Phone Leachate

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