E-Waste in Consumer Electronics |
Author(s): |
| Abdullah Bukhari , MIT-WPU FALCULTY OF MANAGEMENT-PG; Deesha Shah, MIT-WPU FALCULTY OF MANAGEMENT-PG; Ashwin Jaiswal, MIT-WPU FALCULTY OF MANAGEMENT-PG; Ojusvi Prajapati, MIT-WPU FALCULTY OF MANAGEMENT-PG; Mrs. Pooja Darda, MIT-WPU FALCULTY OF MANAGEMENT-PG |
Keywords: |
| E-Waste of Consumer Electronics |
Abstract |
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E-Waste or Electronic waste describes discarded electronic devices. Origin of word e-waste have come after entering into digital world of technology. History of e-waste began in mid 70’s. There was total 50 million tons of e-waste was generated in the year 2018. E-waste comprises of computers, TVs, monitors, cell phones, CD players, fax machines, printers, improperly thrown are termed e-waste. Two types of e-waste mainly: Type-1: Major appliances – Fridge, washing machine, dryers. Type-2: Small appliances – vaccum cleaners, iron, blenders, fryers. In this research paper we will show how e-waste is generated in increasing quantity and current material cycles for treatment of e-waste and future remedies and betterment for the treatment and usage of e-waste. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV7I70254 Published in: Volume : 7, Issue : 7 Publication Date: 01/10/2019 Page(s): 426-428 |
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