Problems and prospects of electronic waste in Malaysia


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Hamzah Darus, . (2009) Problems and prospects of electronic waste in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

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The issues of electronic waste are becoming universal problems that need serious attention of the government and general public. The growing quantity of electronic scrap will pose serious health and environmental problems if this waste is not properly handled and managed. The toxic materials in electronic waste can contaminate soils and our water systems. The challenges in managing electronic waste as well as the business opportunities created by it will be presented and discussed.


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Abstract

The issues of electronic waste are becoming universal problems that need serious attention of the government and general public. The growing quantity of electronic scrap will pose serious health and environmental problems if this waste is not properly handled and managed. The toxic materials in electronic waste can contaminate soils and our water systems. The challenges in managing electronic waste as well as the business opportunities created by it will be presented and discussed.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal QE 351 M664 2009 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: Health hazards
AGROVOC Term: Households
AGROVOC Term: Electronics
AGROVOC Term: Wastes
AGROVOC Term: manufacturing
AGROVOC Term: Electronic Equipment
AGROVOC Term: Environmental pollution
AGROVOC Term: Raw materials
AGROVOC Term: Thermal treatment
AGROVOC Term: Metals
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12174

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