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Recycling: From E-waste to Resources
The appropriate handling of
electronic waste (e-waste)
can both prevent serious
environmental damage but
also recover valuable materials,
especially different types of
metals such as aluminium,
copper, palladium and gold.
This publication focuses on the
significance and possibilities of
getting resources back out of
e-waste through a sustainable
technology transfer in the field
of recycling. It provides an
analysis of the transfer potential
of relevant technologies in the
recycling sector in selected
developing countries.
Hazardous
elements present in e-waste
are duly considered, and their
proper handling and treatment
is addressed to prevent environmental
or health impacts.
Language: English
Publication date:
February 2010
Programme:
Life Cycle
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Waste
Pages: 93
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