CRC Press Electronic Waste: Impact on Health, Animals, and the Environment

This book examines the detrimental impact of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses and explores the damaging effect of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses electronic waste’s sources, composition, and toxicity. The book exposes the far-reaching consequences of electronic waste on our planet, from the contamination of air, water, and soil to the alarming threats to wildlife, insects, and microorganisms. It also underscores the risks of e-waste to food safety, animal farming practices, public health, and the nervous system. Furthermore, the book delves into innovative recycling technologies, systematic management strategies, and the economic impacts associated with e-waste management, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable value chains and adopting a circular economy approach. It offers insights into the financial dimensions of e-waste management and the potential for creating sustainable value chains. It provides a comprehensive perspective on this global challenge and offers sustainable solutions for the future. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmentalists working to understand the harmful impact of electronic waste on health, the environment, and sustainability. The sources are composition, and toxicity of electronic waste. Key features Examines the threats posed by electronic waste (e-waste) to human, animal, and environmental health Presents sources, types, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste Places a strong emphasis on the impact of e-waste on wildlife and biodiversity, highlighting threats to ecosystems Reviews impact of electronic waste on animal farming practices and the associated health concerns Discusses innovative recycling technologies and systematic management strategies for e-waste Explores the potential for a circular economy approach in e-waste management, emphasizing sustainability