Saudi Arabia E-waste management strategies, challenges and opportunities, effect on health and environment: A strategic review

The strategic review explores the evolving landscape of electronic waste (e-waste) management in Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the strategies implemented, challenges faced, and emerging opportunities in the realm of sustainable waste management. The comprehensive analysis encompasses the environmental and human health implications in association with the inappropriate handling of electronic waste. Saudi Arabia, a rapidly advancing technological hub, has witnessed a surge in e-waste generation, prompting the need for robust management frameworks. The review delves into the existing strategies employed by Saudi Arabia to tackle the growing e-waste dilemma, evaluating their effectiveness and potential areas for enhancement. Key challenges, including regulatory gaps, technological obsolescence, and awareness gaps, are examined to provide a holistic understanding of the obstacles hindering optimal e-waste management practices. Furthermore, the document explores opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and policy refinement to address these challenges and build a more sustainable e-waste management ecosystem. A crucial aspect of this review is the examination of the direct and indirect impacts of e-waste on human well-being and the environment. Insights are drawn from existing studies and data to illuminate the potential risks associated with improper disposal and the liberation of dangerous substances. The review highlights the urgent need for comprehensive e-waste management strategies to mitigate adverse consequences on both human well-being and the environment. In total, this strategic review aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding e-waste management in Saudi Arabia, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders. By identifying key strategies, challenges, and opportunities, it seeks to inform and guide future initiatives, fostering a sustainable approach to electronic waste management in the Kingdom. (c) 2024 The Authors. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/ 4.0/).