E-Waste Recycling Process and Issues
Thangamani, S.
Dept. of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
G. Thiyagarajan*
Water Technology Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
E. Sujitha
Institute of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Kumulur, Tamil Nadu (621 712), India
A. Selvaperumal
Dept. of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: E-waste, Electronic waste, Environmental hazards, Recycling
Abstract
Electronic waste (E-waste) is that the fastest growing waste stream, which include discarded electrical and electronic devices. While accounting for an E-waste, computer equipment accounting for almost 70 percent of it, followed by communication system (12 percent), electrical equipment (8 percent) and medical equipment (7 percent). E-waste materials signify huge health and environmental hazards. Hence, recycling of E waste has become a significant part. Several steps are followed to recycle the products either manually or automatically. Numerous private sectors involved in recycling E- Waste. However, proper process should be followed to avoid health hazards during handling.
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