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3. How E-Waste Challenges Environmental Governance

verfasst von : Dr. Lieselot Bisschop

Erschienen in: Hazardous Waste and Pollution

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter examines how e-waste—waste from electronic and electrical equipment—poses a challenge for environmental governance. It is estimated that the amount of e-waste generated globally every year will reach about 72 billion tonnes by 2017. This chapter discusses how e-waste is a challenge for the control of illegal trade as well as for the prevention of environmental harm. By focusing on the role of state, corporate, and civil society actors, insights are gained into the strengths and limitations of the governance framework. This suggests the need for reflection about both practical and theoretical implications that arise for environmental governance.

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Titel: How E-Waste Challenges Environmental Governance
verfasst von: Dr. Lieselot Bisschop
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Hazardous Waste and Pollution
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-18080-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-18081-6

Copyright-Jahr: 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18081-6_3