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Electronic Waste: Impact on Health, Animals, and the Environment
 
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ISBN13:9781032949055
ISBN10:1032949058
Binding:Hardback
No. of pages:256 pages
Size:254x178 mm
Language:English
Illustrations: 21 Illustrations, black & white; 19 Illustrations, color; 1 Halftones, black & white; 5 Halftones, color; 20 Line drawings, black & white; 14 Line drawings, color; 26 Tables, black & white; 1 Tables, color
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Electronic Waste

Impact on Health, Animals, and the Environment
 
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Publisher: CRC Press
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Short description:

This book examines the detrimental impact of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses the sources, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste.

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This book examines the detrimental impact of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses the sources, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste. From the contamination of air, water, and soil to the alarming threats to wildlife, insects, and microorganisms, the book exposes the far-reaching consequences of electronic waste on our planet. It also underscores the risks of e-waste to food safety, animal farming practices, public health, and the nervous system. Furthermore, the book delves into innovative recycling technologies, systematic management strategies, and the economic impacts associated with e-waste management, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable value chains and adopting a circular economy approach. It offers insights into the financial dimensions of e-waste management and the potential for creating sustainable value chains, providing a comprehensive perspective on this global challenge and offering sustainable solutions for the future. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmentalists working to understand the harmful impact of electronic waste on health, the environment, and sustainability.


Key features


?         Examines the threats posed by electronic waste (e-waste) to human, animal, and environmental health.


?         Presents sources, types, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste.


?         Places a strong emphasis on the impact of e-waste on wildlife and biodiversity, highlighting threats to ecosystems.


?         Reviews impact of electronic waste on animal farming practices and the associated health concerns.


?         Discusses innovative recycling technologies and systematic management strategies for e-waste.


?         Explores the potential for a circular economy approach in e-waste management, emphasizing sustainability.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Wastes from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ? A New Threat to Human, Animal and Environmental Health. Chapter 2. E-wastes ? The Manmade Crisis. Chapter 3. Electronic Wastes, Its Sources, Types, Composition, and Toxicity. Chapter 4. Understanding the Global Status of Electronic Wastes. Chapter 5. E-Wastes and Contamination of Air. Chapter 6. E-Wastes and Contamination of Water. Chapter 7. E-Wastes and Contamination of Soil. Chapter 8. E-Wastes, Its Impact on Wildlife and Biodiversity. Chapter 9. E-Wastes, Its Impact on Insects. Chapter 10. E-Wastes and Its Impact on Microorganisms. Chapter 11. E-Wastes, Its Impact on Plants and Agricultural Crops. Chapter 12. E-Wastes, Its Impact on Food Safety. Chapter 13. E-Waste, Its Impact on Animal Farming Practices and Health Concerns. Chapter 14. E-Wastes and Its Impact on Public Health. Chapter 15. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) from E-Wastes. Chapter 16. Wastes and Its Impact on Nervous System. Chapter 17. E-Wastes and Impact on Maternal and Child Health (MCH). Chapter 18. Innovative E-Waste Recycling Technologies, Systematic Management Strategies, and Challenges. Chapter 19. Remediation Techniques for Soil Contaminated With E-Waste Associated Toxic Materials. Chapter 20. Electronic Wastes, Occupational Exposure, and Safety Measures. Chapter 21. Metal Extraction Process from Electronic Wastes. Chapter 22. Economic Impacts of Electronic Waste Management. Chapter 23. Electronic Wastes and Circular Economy ? Creating Sustainable Value Chains. Chapter 24. Case Study ? I - A Short Review on the Impacts of Electronic Wastes on Environment, Animal, and Human Health. Chapter 25. Case Study ? II ? E-Waste Handling, Impact on Biodiversity and Legal Implications ? A Study related to India.