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Computer and Electronic Equipment Recycling: Annotated Bibliography

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Computer and Electronic Equipment Recycling: Annotated Bibliography

Kesavan, P. C., & Chen, W. (2020). Electronic waste management: Challenges and

opportunities. Journal of Environmental Management, 249, 109-117.

This peer-reviewed article provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and

opportunities in electronic waste management. The authors examine the negative impacts

of e-waste, such as heavy metal contamination and greenhouse gas emissions, and the

importance of proper management to reduce these impacts. They also review current e-

waste management practices and identify areas for improvement, such as the lack of

regulations and infrastructure in some countries. One significant quote from the article is:

"E-waste management must be improved to reduce the adverse impacts on the

environment and human health." This source will be helpful in understanding the

possibilities and difficulties of managing e-waste, which is pertinent to my research on

recycling computers and electronic equipment.

Baker, A. J., & Rios, L. A. (2018). E-waste recycling: Benefits and challenges. Waste

Management & Research, 36(8), 673-679.

This peer-reviewed article reviews the benefits and challenges of e-waste recycling. The

authors discuss the positive impacts, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and the

recovery of valuable materials, as well as the challenges, such as a lack of infrastructure

and regulations in some countries. They also provide recommendations for improving e-

waste recycling practices, such as adopting extended producer responsibility policies and

developing new recycling technologies. A notable quote from the article is: "E-waste

recycling has the potential to provide numerous environmental and economic benefits,

but significant challenges must be overcome." This source will be helpful in

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comprehending the advantages and difficulties of reusing of e-waste, which is relevant to

my research on computer and electronic equipment recycling.

United Nations University. (2020). The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020.

This paper from the United Nations University gives a thorough overview of the

worldwide e-waste issue, which also contains details on how much e-waste is produced,

managed, exported. The authors emphasize the necessity for efficient e-waste

management to lessen harmful consequences for the environment and people's life. They

also offer recommendations for improving e-waste management practices, such as

adopting sustainable consumption and production patterns and developing new e-waste

recycling technologies. One important quote from the report is: "Effective e-waste

management is crucial to reduce the environmental and health impacts of e-waste." This

source will be useful in understanding the global e-waste problem and the need for

effective solutions, which is relevant to my research on computer and electronic

equipment recycling.

Zhou, Y., Li, Z., & Guo, J. (2019). E-waste recycling technologies: A review. Journal of

Hazardous Materials, 379, 5-24.

This peer-reviewed article provides a comprehensive review of e-waste recycling

technologies, including mechanical, chemical, and biological processes. The authors

evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each technology, as well as their suitability

for different types of e-waste. They also identify gaps in the current recycling technology

landscape and provide recommendations for future research and development. One

significant quote from the article is: "E-waste recycling is a complex and challenging

process due to the diversity of materials and contaminants contained in electronic

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products." This source will be useful in understanding the different e-waste recycling

technologies and their effectiveness, which is relevant to my research on computer and

electronic equipment recycling.