Abstract
The generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been attributed to unprecedented consumption of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) globally. Hence, the issue of consumption and management of the associated WEEE warrant investigation. This study seeks to provide insight into households’ consumption of EEE in Ota, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to purposely administer questionnaire on 111 households’ heads/representatives in random manner. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicated that rate in EEE consumption pattern reflects the appliances’ importance to the households. Also, signicant proportion of the households (81.5%) consumed new EEE, implying new EEE is preferred to purchase of used EEE. Decision to acquire new EEE is based on convenience rather than increased income or advertising as reported by 58%. Households’ sale of old EEE appears to suggest reuse or recycling. However, 20.3% of households threw away old EEE. The Chi-Square Tests revealed that there is statistical relationship between respondents’ income and preference to buy, repair or service EEE. This study recommends a holistic approach to research on EEE consumption, review of extant regulations on WEEE management and stakeholders’ engagement for inclusive WEEE management. Keywords : Consumption, Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Households, Management, Ota – Nigeria, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Highlights
There is high demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) (Kalana, ; Katagishi et al, ; Terada, ; Chukwudebe & Diala, 4) resulting in increased generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or e-waste (Perez-Belis, Bovea & Ibanez-Forez, 5)
This paper investigated households’ consumption of EEE in Ota, Nigeria
The ndings revealed that households use various appliances, with television as the most common household EEE, owned by 85. % of households
Summary
There is high demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) (Kalana, ; Katagishi et al, ; Terada, ; Chukwudebe & Diala, 4) resulting in increased generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or e-waste (Perez-Belis, Bovea & Ibanez-Forez, 5). Ibrahim et al ( 4) studied the material ow of the end-of-life equipment in major cities in Nigeria and results revealed that the demand for electronic equipment and e-waste quantity generated will continue to increase. Manhart et al ( ) examined socioeconomic impact and feasibility of international recycling co-operations of informal e-waste management in Lagos They found out that refurbishing, collection and recycling of UEEE take place within and around certain business clusters while majority of refurbished products are imported via Lagos ports. There had been attempts at estimating the material ow of e-waste but consumption, which is a crucial stage in life cycle of EEE products needs to be studied if sustainable consumption of EEE is to be achieved It is on this premise that this paper seeks to understand households’ consumption of EEE in Ota, Nigeria.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
