E-Waste Recycling in Latin America: Overview, Challenges and Potential
| Publication Type | Proceedings Article | |
| Year of Publication | 2008 | |
| Authors | Boeni, H.; Silva, U.; Ott, D. | |
| Conference Name | 2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology | |
| Conference Start Date | 12.10.2008 | |
| Conference Location | Cancun, Mexico | |
| Key Words | e-waste recycling; e-waste management; IT-waste; Latin America | |
| Abstract | Latin America is facing a rapid increase in internet use along with fast growing computer sales. Penetration with electronic equipment is in some countries approaching the level of industrialized countries. There is an evident need to resolve the management of “end-of-life” computers and other electronic equipment. Several studies in Latin America assessed the increasing e-waste quantities and confirmed the importance of a sustainable e-waste management. This paper gives an overview on the status on e-waste management in Latin America, explains the challenges for establishing an e-waste management system in a developing country setting and highlights the social and economic potential and the possibilities of a regional approach. | |
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