Emission reduction benefits and efficiency of e-waste recycling in China

Yang, Haichao; Zhang, Sheng; Ye, Weifeng; Qin, Yuzhe; Xu, Meng; Han, Lidong

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2019.11.016

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“…Increased environmental problems caused by the use of technology are more dominant than the increase in population. Environmentally friendly technology must be adapted to the local socio-economic, cultural, and environmental conditions [2] [23] [24]. One effort that can be done in terms of increasing environmentally friendly technological innovation is the transfer of technology from developed countries to developing countries.…”

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“…Therefore, that is usually interpreted as an event to help developing countries to build industries to improve the quality of life. This includes changes to the manual/traditional work system by using better equipment, adequate technology, safety for technology users, and infrastructure, and technical support [2], [24], [25].…”

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“…The recycling process of electronic waste is mostly carried out in the informal sector, which has the potential to cause environmental damage and decrease the quality of public health [2] [3]. Generally, the potential risks that arise during the recycling process of electronic waste are carried out by very simple methods in developing countries [4].…”

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“…The recycling process of electronic waste can produce various chemical ingredients. The study conducted by Widmer et al shows that there are around 1000 different substances in electronic waste, where they have a rich natural and can cause substantial problems in humans and the environment [2]. The electronic waste consists of a heterogeneous mixture of metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics, which contain various toxic compounds, including heavy metals and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in the environment, mainly through industrial activities, manufacturing, waste disposal, goods spills, and accidental disposal.…”

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Risk Assessment on Failure Factors of e-waste Management Process Using FMEA Method

Rimantho

Noor

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Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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Utilization of electronic products expansion dramatically in recent decades throughout the globe. Faster technological evolution is one of the causes of the high use of electronic products and makes the product obsolete rapidly. Therefore, this encourages the potential for various risks and becomes one of the problems in the sustainability of environmental management. Moreover, risk factors study in the process of managing e-waste has not been done. Therefore, this study will analyze the risk of e-waste management factors using the Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) approach. Several important information regarding the risk factors of the e-waste management process were collected using literature studies, interview methods, and fishbone diagrams. The risk factors were arranged in the form of questionnaires distributed to five respondents from various fields such as academics, the ministry of environment, the sanitation department, non-governmental organizations. The respondents were asked to provide a risk assessment based on expertise and professionalism. The result shows that several highest RPN values such as manual technology (729), number of technologies (729), legal compliance (729), and recycling costs (729). At the same time, other factors are still in the medium and low category. Thus, risk evaluation in the e-waste management process is focused on the highest risk category. Furthermore, this research can be an approach to evaluating risk management from electronic waste in DKI Jakarta-Indonesia and other developing countries. Further studies to improve the results of this research need to be carried out that will be useful for further action in the future.

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Risk Assessment on Failure Factors of e-waste Management Process Using FMEA Method

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“…This system created a division of labor between the informal sector and formal recycling plants by providing a subsidy to the latter to buy waste products collected by the former [ 6 ]. As a result of this effort, the emission reduction benefits of solid waste are estimated to be 5.37 billion yuan (770 million US$) from 2013 to 2017 in 29 provinces in China e-waste [ 7 ].…”

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The effects on Thailand of China’s import restrictions on waste: measures and challenges related to the international recycling of waste plastic and e-waste

Sasaki

2020

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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This paper has outlined the measures and challenges facing Thailand, which was forced to address a surge in imports of plastic waste and e-waste after China imposed restrictions on its own imports of waste material. Thailand had imposed import restrictions and created an import permit system prior to China’s decision. However, the nation was not prepared for the extent of the subsequent smuggling and other illegal activities, as evidenced by the various problems related to the permit system and customs enforceability in 2018. In response, Thailand banned imports of plastic waste and e-waste, resulting in a loss of business opportunities for companies with legal import permits. Other nations in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines, witnessed a similar surge in imports of plastic waste and e-waste after China’s decision to restrict waste imports. These nations subsequently also imposed import bans and/or restrictions. However, the enforceability of such bans and restrictions may be limited in Asia. Thus, exporting countries must secure an appropriate international recycling mechanism.

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Recovery of Metals from Electronic Waste

Nazari

Ray

2021

Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Resource Recovery From Wastes

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Emission reduction benefits and efficiency of e-waste recycling in China

Cited by 46 publications

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Risk Assessment on Failure Factors of e-waste Management Process Using FMEA Method

Risk Assessment on Failure Factors of e-waste Management Process Using FMEA Method

The effects on Thailand of China’s import restrictions on waste: measures and challenges related to the international recycling of waste plastic and e-waste

Recovery of Metals from Electronic Waste

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