E-waste Generation Research Articles

NEWS AND COMMENT ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD : Measures for the prevention and control of computer viruses in China (order no. 51)

Globally, electronic waste (E-waste) has become a major waste stream containing harmful contaminants as well as valuable and rare earth materials. Both developed and developing countries facing tremendous challenges in managing it. Per capita, E-waste generation in Australia is the highest in the world. Current E-waste related regulation mainly focuses on obsolete television and computers under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS). This chapter aims to provide a brief overview of the existing E-waste management system of the country and identifies key barriers to overcome for developing a sustainable long-term strategy. Customers, local government councils, and recyclers are the three major actors in the Australian E-waste reverse supply chain. This study provides a general overview of the E-waste management system and concludes with challenges that need to be addressed in the future for a sustainable waste management system in Australia.