Overview
The proper management of e-waste has become an issue of great concern to governments, international organizations, and the general public quite recently. E-waste management can be improved through a change in attitude by governments to prioritize e-waste management, developing appropriate legislation to deal with the problem, formalizing e-waste operations, controlling e-waste dumping, transferring state –of-the-art technologies and implementing EPR schemes will go a long way to reduce the negative impact associated with e-waste management. Educating the public and consumers on the effects of such hazardous waste on human health and the environment, and the best practices to utilize in recycling them is important to help reduce the negative impacts associated with such activities. Making funds available to invest in proper management facilities, technologies, and practices will also be beneficial.
Better monitoring in both exporting and importing countries of electronic devices can help reduce or eliminate the illegal trading of hazardous waste. Thus, having international cooperation and coordination which includes harmonized customs control and high level of enforcement of regulations. A coordinated regional and global approach is thus necessary to tackle the e-waste problem.
Solutions
Addressing uPOPS pollution in E-waste in Africa requires context-specific technical solutions that consider the unique challenges and opportunities in the region.
Learn MorePolicy solutions involve the development and implementation of regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and standards to reduce and control the release of uPOPs during the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
Learn MoreAddressing uPOPs pollution in e-waste often involves significant financial investments needed for acquiring the necessary technologies, developing and implementing regulatory frameworks and othe sustainable waste management practices.
Learn MoreThe Stockholm Convention is a legally binding global agreement designed to protect human health and the environment from exposure to certain hazardous, transboundary chemical pollutants.
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