This contributed volume examines the full lifecycle of electronic waste, from production and use to disposal and recycling, with a focus on the environmental and health consequences of improper handling. It details the composition of e-waste streams, including heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants, and explains how processes such as burning and informal dismantling generate toxic compounds that affect ecosystems and human health. The volume analyzes current e-waste management systems and identifies points of failure in collection, treatment, and recycling chains. It presents approaches for improving material recovery and reducing hazardous exposure through safer processing methods and structured waste handling practices. Attention is given to sustainable product design principles that reduce waste generation at the source and support longer product life cycles. Regulatory and policy frameworks are reviewed, with discussion of how different jurisdictions structure e-waste governance and enforcement. The book also includes global case studies that illustrate both effective practices and ongoing challenges in managing electronic waste streams. Circular economy strategies are examined as part of broader efforts to redesign production and consumption systems.
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