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Application of an Integrated Assessment Scheme for Sustainable Waste Management of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: The Case of Ghana.

Authors :
Vaccari, Mentore
Zambetti, Fabiola
Bates, Margaret
Tudor, Terry
Ambaye, Teklit
Source :
Sustainability (2071-1050); 4/15/2020, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p3191, 1p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The effective management of solid waste, including waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in developing countries poses significant challenges. This paper reports on the development and utilization of a multi-criteria tool to improve the management of WEEE in Agbogbloshie, in Ghana. The tool was able to successfully evaluate key economic, social and environmental factors faced by workers and to suggest areas for improvement. In particular, the evaluation and comparison of different scenarios suggested that the best solution is the evolution from informal to formal management of WEEE, with workers provided with personal protective equipment, and the introduction of refurbishment activities, with the sale of components in the second-hand market. While it would require further use in other contexts, the tool could be adapted and employed for a range of other waste streams and in other developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20711050
Volume :
12
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sustainability (2071-1050)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143077074
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/su12083191