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Publication type: Academic Journal Article

E-waste recycling: where does it go from here?

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E-waste recycling has become a hotly debated global issue. This study, using China as a case study, analyzes the environmental, economic, and social implications of e-waste recycling in the developing world. More practical approaches, taking into account local economic and social conditions and the principles of Extended Producer Responsibility, are recommended to alleviate the increasing environmental disruption from improper e-waste disposal.

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Author(s)
Kai Zhang
Jerald L. Schnoor
Eddy Y. Zeng
Journal
Environmental Science & Technology
Year
2012
Volume and issue
46, 20
Pages
10861-10867
DOI
10.1021/es303166s
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es303166s
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