Clean and inclusive? Recycling e-waste in China and India
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By Kate Lines and Ben Garside, with Satish Sinha and
Irina Fedorenko
E-waste is one of the world’s fastest growing waste streams. We generate over 40 million tonnes annually. By managing e-waste well, valuable secondary raw materials can be recovered. There are also significant greenhouse gas emissions savings from associated displaced mining activities. Refurbishing reusable parts makes possible cheap access to household appliances and communications technology, which is particularly important for low-income rural consumers in developing countries. Better e-waste management can play an important role in the transition to greener and more inclusive economies. But much of e-waste’s potential as a resource is lost when it is improperly processed. Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains a range of toxic materials that can be harmful to human health and the environment, and intensify the vulnerability of workers.
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