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Examining environmental management of e-waste: China's experience and lessons

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  • Zeng, Xianlai
  • Duan, Huabo
  • Wang, Feng
  • Li, Jinhui

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The derived waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE, or e-waste) has become a global issue in the areas of environmental pollution, resource recycling, and sustainable industry. China is not only the largest producer and consumer of EEE, but also the country seriously polluted from illegal e-waste importation and informal recycling. In the past decade, China demonstrated a whole process of e-waste adventure: from serious pollution in the start to regulation controlling in the present. Here, we specifically examine the past adventure of e-waste management related to legislation system, and seek to outline the lessons and gaps. The proposed corresponding suggestions of policy could contribute to future China's e-waste management and provide a valuable reference for other countries and regions.

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  • Zeng, Xianlai & Duan, Huabo & Wang, Feng & Li, Jinhui, 2017. "Examining environmental management of e-waste: China's experience and lessons," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 72(C), pages 1076-1082.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:72:y:2017:i:c:p:1076-1082
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.10.015
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