Electronic and electrical equipment is an essential part of a fast-paced world. They replace hard human work and make it faster. Most of humanity has a computer at home or at work. In recent years, the change of electronic equipment has become faster due to obsolescence and fashion (Deathe et al. 2008, 322). The problem of the influence of e-waste on the future environment looms large over modern society. Electronic waste ^ also called electronic waste. Indicates electrical and electronic equipment that is unsuitable for use and fills humid environments. Electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers and televisions, are made of hazardous materials that pollute the environment and impact human health. According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 billion pounds of lead and four times as many pounds of plastic were obtained from e-waste in 2007 (Hosansky 2004, 20). There are several ways to solve this problem, but to find the most effective solution there are some criteria such as environmental benefits, accessibility for people and feasibility. This document will introduce and analyze remanufacturing and recycling using these criteria. This essay will argue that remanufacturing is the most effective solution by evaluating two proposed solutions. One of the known solutions for e-waste is recycling. Recycling is “the process of transforming waste materials such as newspapers and bottles so that they can be reused” (Macmillan 2007). According to Bakar (2007, 1370) recycling has different parts of feasibility, the main aspects are dismantling and separation phases. There are some recycling programs that help consumers choose a convenient way to recycle their electronic equipment (Marquardt 2005). For example, consumers can find programs on w...... middle of paper...... over.Waste Manage Res 2006:24(1):92-101.Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners.2007. CD. Macmillan Publishers Limited: 2nd edition. Marquardt, K. 2005. “High-tech TRASH.” Kiplinger Personal Finance 59, no. 1: 88. Academic Search Premier, EBSCOhost (accessed October 21, 2010).PC3R Promotion Center, Home PC Recycling; 2008. http://www.pc3r.jp/e/home/index.html (accessed January 2008)Terazono A., S. Murakami., N. Abe,B. Inanc, Y. Moriguchi, S. Sakai, M. Kojima, A. Yoshida, J. Li, J. Yang, M. H. Wong, A. Jain, I. Kim, Gl. Peralta, C.C. Lin, T. Mungcharoen, E.Williams.2006. Current status and research on e-waste issues in Asia.J.Mater Cycles Waste Manage. 8(1):1-12Yoshida A., T. Tasaki,A. Terazini.2007.Material flow of used PCs in Japan. In: Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE international symposium on electronics and the environment.IEEE.p 46-51.
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