Negative Impact and Probable Management Policy of E-Waste in Bangladesh

2018/09/18 by S. M. Rezaul Karim, Karim, S. M. Rezaul, Shariful Islam Sharif +3
Computer Science · Environmental Science · #Computers and Society (cs.CY) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Recycling and Waste Management Techniques #cs.CY

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1809.10021

6 pages, 3 tables, 4 figures

arxiv created 2018/09/18 · openalex publication_date 2018/09/18 · arxiv updated 2018/09/27 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

Due to the wider usage of electrical and electronic products throughout the country, Electronic waste (E-waste) is growing and creating problems. E-waste contains toxic materials which may cause severe health risk and environmental damage. Bangladesh produces almost 2.7 million metric tons of E-waste per year and stays on high risk. This paper indicates the problem and suggests proper management of E-waste.

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