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Comparative Study of E-Waste Management Scheme

This is a presentation specifically focusing on the planning, financing, and collection practices of waste management, comparing different financing schemes within the scope of the country's respective e-waste laws (e.g. Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Switzerland, and two states in the United States).

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Waste Management & Research E-Waste Scientific Journal Collection

The link refers to Waste Management & Research's collection of E-Waste papers.  The collection consists of articles relating to household E-Waste, EPR, and various treatment techniques of WEEE.  Also included are regional focuses, particularly on collection practices in Asia and specific Asian countries such as Malaysia and China.

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Managing health & safety risks related to the manual handling of E-waste

A presentation by Margaret Bates from the University of Northampton describes potential hazards related to manual handling of the E-waste and gives a step-wise guide, how workers can protect themselves. The hazards are falling objects or projectiles, sharp objects, slips, trips & falls and sprains and strains while lifting objects. Read about…

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E-waste Recycling Health Effects

A presentation by Margaret Bates from the University of Northampton describes health risk related to E-waste if not managed properly. Many types of E-waste contain lots of different chemicals like lead, PVC, brominated fire retardants, barium, chromium, mercury, beryllium and cadmium. What is found in E-waste and what risks and problems can…

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