Electronic waste risk assessment and management in Ghana
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Consumer attitudes and perceptions on electronic waste: An assessment
The electronics industry is one of fastest growing manufacturing industries in India. However, the increase in the sales of electronic goods and their rapid obsolescence has resulted in the large-scale generation of electronic waste, popularly known as e-waste. E-waste has become a matter of concern due to the presence of toxic and hazardous substances present in electronic goods which, if not ...
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تاریخ انتشار 2014