GLOBAL STRATEGIES FOR E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
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https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2025.1.1.488Palabras clave:
e-waste, e-waste management, recycling, regulations, circular economyResumen
This report highlights the global e-waste problem, projected to reach 74.7 million tons by 2030 due to mass consumption and technological obsolescence. E-waste poses environmental and social risks, releasing hazardous substances like lead and mercury while wasting valuable materials such as gold and copper. Europe leads with a 42.5% recycling rate due to its advanced infrastructure and strict regulations, while Africa lags with only 0.9%. The Americas and Asia show moderate progress at 9.4% and 11.7%, but still face significant structural and regulatory challenges. To address this, the report emphasizes the need for investments in infrastructure, uniform policies, and educational campaigns to promote sustainable e-waste management, recover valuable resources, and reduce environmental and health impacts.
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2025-07-27
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OSORTO, S., CASTELLON, A., ALVARADO, J., & PERDOMO, M. E. (2025). GLOBAL STRATEGIES FOR E-WASTE MANAGEMENT. LACCEI, 1(12). https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2025.1.1.488