E-waste in Information and Communication Technology Sector: Existing scenario, management schemes and initiatives

The expeditious developments in technology along with the demand for a high-standard living have resulted in massive production of electronic gadgets, which eventually lead to the generation of huge quantities of obsolescence. With the exponential expanding output of computer hardware, efficient dis...

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Published in:Environmental technology & innovation 2022-08, Vol.27, p.102797, Article 102797
Main Authors: Vishwakarma, Shilpa, Kumar, Vimal, Arya, Shashi, Tembhare, Mamta, Rahul, Dutta, Deblina, Kumar, Sunil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Challenges
communications technology
computer hardware
Electronic waste
electronic wastes
environmental technology
ICT sector
Internet
Recycling
Sustainability
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Summary:The expeditious developments in technology along with the demand for a high-standard living have resulted in massive production of electronic gadgets, which eventually lead to the generation of huge quantities of obsolescence. With the exponential expanding output of computer hardware, efficient disposal of the electronic waste (E-waste) generated by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector has become a serious concern. The ICT sector generates a major amount of E-waste, but its management strategies are not well defined. The present study explored the current status, challenges, and initiatives faced by the ICT sector in handling E-waste. Thereby, a framework of use case diagram has been put forth to develop a web-based model for recycling companies for solving E-waste recycling issues. This review also described the management strategies adopted by various ICT and electronic companies that have faced the challenge to mitigate the problems associated with E-waste. [Display omitted] •ICT sector contributes to the growth of the global economy.•ICT sector generates huge amount of E-waste creating its storage issue.•Significant gap exists between E-waste collection and recycling facilities.•Delineated measures to solve E-waste issues in ICT sector.
ISSN:2352-1864
2352-1864
DOI:10.1016/j.eti.2022.102797