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Recycling of Electronic Waste for Circular Economy Goals: Systematic Literature Review

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  • Abhishek Singh

    (Delhi Technological University)

  • Anuradha Yadav

    (IILM University)

  • Thanh Tiep Le

    (Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance)

  • Shaina Singh

    (ICICI Bank)

Abstract

Today, use of electronic devices has increased in exponential manner. The rapid technological advancements have led to the usage of updated products and an increase in demand for electronics, resulting in a surge of electronic waste production. Major objectives of this study are (a) reviewing previous research on electronic waste production and management practices, (b) identifying the recycling challenges and (c) suggesting potential future research directions. The waste stream is the growing globally. With the lowest recycling rates, its mismanagement can negatively impact the environment and human health. On the other hand, proper management of electronic waste can yield various benefits such as the extraction of valuable metals, a market for secondhand electronics equipment and the supply of raw materials to enhance environmental competitiveness of other industries. Despite these advantages, there are numerous challenges in recycling electronic waste, leading to low recycling rates in both developed and developing nations. The study is based on a review of papers published between 2012 and 2022 as found in the Scopus database. Based on this review, all critical issues on recycling of electronic waste are explored and future research directions are also proposed.

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  • Abhishek Singh & Anuradha Yadav & Thanh Tiep Le & Shaina Singh, 2023. "Recycling of Electronic Waste for Circular Economy Goals: Systematic Literature Review," International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, Springer, vol. 18(2), pages 145-161, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijogbc:v:18:y:2023:i:2:d:10.1007_s42943-023-00081-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s42943-023-00081-3
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    Keywords

    Electronic waste; Recycling; Circular Economy; Sustainability;
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    JEL classification:

    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
    • Q2 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation
    • Q3 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation
    • Q4 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy
    • Q5 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics

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