Essays about: "E-waste"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 41 essays containing the word E-waste.

1. 16. From Europe, to the Agbogbloshie Scrapyard

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Strand Simon; [2018]
   Keywords : WEEE; e-waste; trade regulation; EU; Ghana;

   Abstract : The challenge of sound e-waste treatment is something that is a global concern when relating to good business practices, safe working conditions, information security and environment. This research applies a holistic view of the illegal trade of e-waste from Europe to Ghana by aiming to highlight some of its drivers. READ MORE

3. 17. An investigation into Swedish E-waste collection and recycling system - A case study in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Yiwei Zhang; Peyman Bashiri; [2017-06-29]
   Keywords : E-waste management; reverse logistics; Sweden; Gothenburg; E-waste collecting and recycling system;

   Abstract : With the fast growth of information communication technologies industry, the amount of electrical and electronic waste also increases quickly. If they are treated in wrong way, some hazardous components of E-waste might pollute environment and threaten human health. However, proper treatment can make E-waste become resource and be used again. READ MORE

4. 18. Meeting E-Waste Targets in Italy: an evaluation of the national WEEE management system

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Marta Pellegrino; [2016]
   Keywords : Extended Producer Responsibility; E-waste; WEEE Directive; Italy; WEEE management system; policy evaluation; intervention theory; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : As volumes of e-waste (WEEE) are increasing worldwide, the environmental and health impacts caused by this waste stream are leading to rising concern over how it is managed and disposed of. In the European Union this has been addressed by the WEEE Directive, a policy requiring all Member States to have a system for managing e-waste. READ MORE

5. 19. NOVEL CONCEPT TO TREAT WEEE FOR ENERGY AND METALS RECYCLE BASING ON PYROLYSIS PROCESS

   University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

   Author : Khilod Shiltagh; [2016]
   Keywords : WEEE. PCB. Pyrolysis. Steam. Nitrogen. Recycling metal plastics;

   Abstract : For the time different challenges are facing the world to stop the environment impacts  and availability of vital resources. Electrical and electronical Equipment (EEE) are contained harmful compounds which considered to be a major threat for living organisms and might cause long term impacts on environment (Md. Abdur Rakib, 2014). READ MORE

6. 20. E-Waste Prevention in Sweden: Fostering Computer Refurbishment and Reuse

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Markus Scheffel; [2016]
   Keywords : E-waste prevention Sweden; Computer reuse market Sweden; Computer reuse organisations; Barriers to computer reuse organisations; Suppliers to computer reuse organisations; Customers of computer reuse organisations; Computer Refurbishing; IT Equipment Refurbishing; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The thesis at hand aims to provide an overview of the reuse market(s) for desktop and laptop computers in Sweden in order to support policy-makers and computer reuse organisations in developing strategies and measures to foster computer reuse and thus reducing the volume of related e-waste as outlined in the national Waste Prevention Plan 2014-2017. Existing types of computer reuse organisations, the barriers they face and their types of suppliers and (receiving) customers were assessed via telephonic in-depth interviews with representatives of nine computer reuse organisations in Sweden. READ MORE