An overview of global e-waste, its effects on developing countries and possible solutions

Alina Monica Danciu (), Matthew Greenley and Adelina Paula Cobuz
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Alina Monica Danciu: Management and Economic Engineering Department, Faculty of Machine Building, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Matthew Greenley: Center for Innovation and Organizational Sustainability, Romania
Adelina Paula Cobuz: Center for Innovation and Organizational Sustainability, Romania

Review of Applied Socio-Economic Research, 2018, vol. 15, issue 1, 20-27

Abstract: This article aims to discuss problems associated to global E-Waste, also known as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). It provides not only an overview of the effects of WEEE at a global level but also on communities that are most affected by its devastating effects. Unfortunately, WEEE often affects the most fragile and developing countries as a result of insufficient policy and inexpensive labor markets. However, WEEE can potentially be reduced through proper regulation and systematic supply chain revisions that follow circular economy related practices.

Keywords: WEEE; e-waste; developing countries; circular economy; global soil degradation; electrical and electronic waste; hazardous materials; environmentally friendly practices; global disease (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q53 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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