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Development of Methodology for E-Waste Estimation

This is a technical paper that develops a model, the "SYE-Waste Model," to estimate E-Waste in countries using a material flow analysis-based approach by considering all possible end uses of the materials.

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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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Recycling and Management of Electronic Waste in Korea

This article includes recent trends specifically on management systems, recycling rates, and practices of WEEE in South Korea. The authors include the suggestions for sustainable management to improve the current situation in South Korea.

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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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Material flow analysis of e-waste in Johannesburg

The system in pictures: E-waste (total) (left), large household appliances (right) ICT (left), lamps (right) CFD (left), other (right) screens (left), small household appliances (right)   Data source: Pikitup Research & Strategy Div & Mintek Mineral Economics and Strategy Unit (MESU) The diagrams have been created with an open-source software…

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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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