Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the relatively fast-growing solid waste streams, with an
annual growth rate of 3%–5%. Although international policies have been formulated to …

The exponential growth in electronic waste (e-waste) comprising end-of-life electrical and
electronic equipment has emerged as a major environmental concern. E-waste recycling …

Electronic waste is an important part of solid waste management around the world. Being a
large part of the solid waste, e-waste contains numerous hazardous components in the form …

E-waste is discarded and shipped mostly to develo** countries located in Asian continent
for disposal from other developed countries. Especially 70% of the world's e-waste ends up …

Electronic waste is a secondary source of valuable and precious metals. In recent trends,
urban mining of these metals has received significant attention due to its profitable …

Contamination by chemicals from the environment is a major global food safety issue,
posing a serious threat to human health. These chemicals belong to many groups, including …

The improper disposal and informal processing of e-waste have raised serious concerns for
the environment and human health worldwide. A variety of legislative frameworks have been …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is generated from the discarded electronic products. The
generation of e-waste has increased significantly in the recent decades. Globally, the …

Soil pollution is a global problem in both developed and develo** countries. Countries
with rapidly develo** economies such as China are faced with significant soil pollution …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were widely used in industrial and commercial
applications, until they were banned in the late 1970s as a result of their significant …