Introduction to E-Waste Management
- Author(s): Lakshmi Raghupathy
- Size: 160 mm x 240 mm
- Pages: 350
- Binding: Hardback
- Publishing Status: Forthcoming
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9789386530196
- Cover Price:
Rs.625.00 / US $44.00
- Special Price: Rs. 562.00 / US $39.00
Book Details
With the availability of new technology, electronic equipment are discarded at regular intervals. These electronic equipment contain toxic and carcinogenic compounds that pose a threat to the environment. Introduction to E-Waste Management discusses types of e-waste and their characterization. The book details the global e-waste regulations such as Basel Convention and E-Waste Management Rules 2016. In addition, e-waste recycling and their environmentally sound management are discussed in detail. It also provides an overview of the business models for e-waste management. The other topics discussed include restrictions on use of hazardous substances, e-waste handling, sustainable e-waste management among others.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preamble
1.2 What is e-waste
1.3 E-waste Sources and generation
1.4 Growth of Electrical and Electronics Industry in India
1.5 Global Context of e-waste Management
1.6 Indian Scenario on e-waste Management
Chapter 2 – E-WASTE
2.1 E-waste Definition
2.2 Classification of e-waste
2.3 Characterization of e-waste
Chapter 3 – REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
3.1 Global e-waste Regulations
3.2 Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment (WEEE Directive 82)
3.3 International norms – Basel Convention
3.4 Evolution of e-waste regulations in India
3.5 E-waste Management Rules 2016 (amendments to 2011 Rules)
3.6 Regulatory Compliance Mechanisms
3.7 E-waste Management Guidelines
Chapter 4 – EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR)
4.1 E-waste – A post Consumer Waste
4.2 E-waste Value Chain
4.3 E-waste Collection Systems
4.4 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
4.5 Collective Responsibility
4.6 Producer Responsible Organization (PRO)
Chapter 5 – E-WASTE HANDLING
5.1 Characterization & Classification
5.2 Packaging and Labelling
5.3 Transportation
5.4 Storage
5.6 Safety in Handling – Precautionary Principles
Chapter 6 – RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)
6.1 Hazardous substances in e-waste
6.2 Global ROHS compliances (ROHS Directive 84)
6.3 ROHS compliance requirements in India
Chapter 7 – E-WASTE RECYCLING
7.1 E-waste Recycling Operations
7.2 Dismantling & Segregation
7.3 Recycling & Recovery
7.4 Recycling Technologies
7.5 E-waste recycling practices in India & challenges
7.6 Role of informal sector in e-waste management
7.7 Procedures for setting up e-waste recycling facilities
Chapter 8 – ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANAGEMENT OF E-WASTE
8.1 Environmentally Sound Management (ESM)
8.2 Environmentally Sound Technologies (EST)
8.3 Approach towards effective management systems for e-waste
8.4 Strategic planning for e-waste management system
8.5 Viable Models for e-waste Management Systems
Chapter 9 – ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL ISSUES
9.1 Stakeholders in e-waste value chain
9.2 Environmental Health Issues
9.3 Informal Sector Engagement
9.4 Formalization of Informal Sector
9.5 Skill Development
9.6 Adoption of Safe Practices
9.7 Public Awareness
Chapter 10 – CASE STUDIES
10.1 Global Case studies – [EU, Japan, China]
10.2 Indian Case studies – [Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad]
10.3 Success Stories in four cities
10.4 Comparative Models – India and EU or any other
Chapter 11 – BUSINESS MODELS FOR E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
11.1 Economics of E-waste Recycling
11.2 Channelization mechanisms for e-waste
11.3 Financing mechanisms
11.4 Public Private Partnership
11.5 Parity in Import/export regulations
Chapter 12 – SUSTAINABILE E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
12.1 3R Principle of Reduce Reuse and Recycle
12.2 Resource Recovery
12.3 Circular Economy
12.4 Reduction in carbon emissions
12.5 Authorized repair and refurbishment
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
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