Challenges of E-Waste Dismantling in China

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作者
Li, Bitong [1 ]
Liu, Dongling [2 ]
Zhang, Lina [1 ]
Wu, Yue [1 ]
Ding, Xianlin [3 ]
Zeng, Xiang [1 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Zhejiang Chinese Med Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, 548 Binwen Rd, Hangzhou 310053, Peoples R China
[2] Zhejiang Chinese Med Univ, Sch Basic Med Sci, 548 Binwen Rd, Hangzhou 310053, Peoples R China
[3] Luqiao Dist Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, 208 Lingshan Rd, Taizhou 318050, Peoples R China
[4] Zhejiang Int Sci & Technol Cooperat Base Air Pollu, 548 Binwen Rd, Hangzhou 310053, Peoples R China
关键词
e-waste; recycling; dismantling; circular parks; internet plus; China; PRINTED-CIRCUIT BOARDS; ELECTRONIC-WASTE; HEAVY-METALS; RECYCLING SITE; MICROBIAL COMMUNITY; HEALTH; EXPOSURE; LEAD; SOIL; MANAGEMENT;
D O I
10.3390/toxics12120867
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Electronic and electrical products have deeply permeated all aspects of life, bringing a lot of convenience to individuals. However, the generation of e-waste after their end-of-life has resulted in serious risks both to the ecological environment and human health due to a lack of scientific and effective recycling and treatments. As two major types of components in e-waste, heavy metals and plastics can not only directly enter the human body via inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption, but also accumulate in the human body indirectly through the food chain. E-waste is full of resources such as valuable metals like gold, silver, and copper that are often discarded incorrectly. Environmental and health risks derived from unregulated e-waste dismantling activities may be finally addressed through the application of advanced e-waste recycling technology, policy support of governments, legislation on recycling laws and regulations, and the improvement of public environmental protection awareness. This review gives a brief overview of the history, current situation, and future development of e-waste in China, which may provide novel thinking and approaches to e-waste management in the world.
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