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E-waste hazard: The impending challenge
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Pinto, Violet N. |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | Electronic waste or e-waste is one of the rapidly growing problems of the world. E-waste comprises of a multitude of components, some containing toxic substances that can have an adverse impact on human health and the environment if not handled properly. In India, e-waste management assumes greater significance not only due to the generation of its own e-waste but also because of the dumping of e-waste from developed countries. This is coupled with India's lack of appropriate infrastructure and procedures for its disposal and recycling. This review article provides a concise overview of India's current e-waste scenario, namely magnitude of the problem, environmental and health hazards, current disposal and recycling operations, existing legal framework, organizations working on this issue and recommendations for action. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2796756/pdf |
| Ending Page | 70 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Starting Page | 65 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 09732284 |
| e-ISSN | 19983670 |
| DOI | 10.4103/0019-5278.43263 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 12 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Environmental Sciences E-waste Environmental Hazard Occupational Hazard Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Volume 12, Issue 2 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health |
