A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste)

Abstract This study reviews recent developments, challenges, and the prospect of electronic waste (e-waste). Various aspects e-waste, including collection, pre-treatment, recycling, are discussed briefly. It is found that Europe leading collector followed by Asia, America, Oceania, Africa. The monetary worth e-waste raw materials estimated to be $57.0 billion. However, only $10.0 billion recycled recovered sustainably, offsetting 15.0 million tonnes (Mt) CO 2 . major challenges treatment include sorting inhomogeneity waste, low energy density, prevention further emission, cost-effective recycling. Only 78 countries in world now have related legislation. Such legislation not effectively implemented most regions. Developing like south-eastern Asia Northern Africa limited or no Therefore, country-specific standards legislation, public awareness, effective implementation, government incentives for developing technologies sought manage which will play an important role circular economy.