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Electronic Waste Control And Management In Ghana: A Critical

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Abstract Ghana is currently grappling with a formidable electronic waste (e-waste) challenge that poses significant threats to both the ecosystem and human well-being. Electronic waste (E-waste) is a critical challenge of today’s period, with around 57 million tons generated in 2021, of which only about 9 million tons were properly recycled, E Fuelled by the accelerated pace of digitalization and the rise of a global middle class, the market for electrical and electronic equipment is expanding rapidly, and with it the production of

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GHANA’S NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAW The 9 April 2025 In recent years, climate change, climate control, and environmental protection have emerged as critical However, the activities often had adverse socio-economic and environmental impacts. Ghana has already Kumi Amoah William taken steps concerning sustainability. In 2016, the country Electronic waste (e-waste) or discarded electronic devices that are unwanted, not working, or have reached their end of life pose significant threats to human and environmental health. This

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Informal electronic waste (e-waste) recycling plays a significant role in e-waste management in developing countries, such as Ghana, where over 90% is handled by the The prevailing national laws, including the Environmental Protection Agency Act of 1994, the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act of 2016, and the National

Owusu-Twum MY, Kumi-Amoah G, Heve WK et al (2022) Electronic waste control and management in Ghana: a critical assessment of the law, perceptions and practices. Electronic waste control and management in Ghana: a critical assessment of the law, perceptions and practices Maxwell Y. Owusu-Twum, Gifty Kumi-Amoah, William K. Heve, Ishmael Lente,

The review of e-waste management and existing legislation in Ghana showed a lack of e-waste- specific legislation, inadequate infrastructure, lack of skills and human capacity, and low public

INSIDE STORY: Ghana’s unending battle with electronic waste

Electric and electronic equipment (EEE) consumption has grown to worrisome proportions in developing countries (DCS), resulting in massive amounts of electrical and This Act outlines the control, management and disposal of hazardous waste and electrical and electronic management in Ghana a waste in Ghana, including definitions of used and waste equipment. The Act also This paper looks at the magnitude e-waste trade in Ghana by analyzing the growing trade in electronic products ostensibly “to bridge the digital divide”. It also examines its current

Electronic waste control and management in Ghana: A critical assessment of the law, a crucial step on the perceptions and practices. Waste Management and Research, 40 (12), 1794-1802.

This study explores the perceptions and practices of electronic waste management among electronic repair technicians in Ho Municipality, Ghana, with a focus on the significant It is supported by practical operational recommendations, for the realisation of a more progressive, high quality, and sustainable solid waste management services in Ghana which Attitudes and behaviours towards e-waste management among commercial consumers in Ho Municipal, the capital city of the Volta Region, Ghana, will become

Computer vision technologyhas led to a robust and reliable e-waste management system by automating and streamlining waste processing. Computer vision technology offers Ghana waste e is a party to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention). Pursuant to Ghana’s obligations

There is multi-stakeholder Technical Committee on E-Waste Management (TCEWM) that coordinates the various initiatives aimed at improving E-waste control and management in Ghana

The aim of the study was to assess the impact of Ghana’s hazardous and e-waste control and management Act 917 of 2016 on current e-waste management practices and the level of Electronic waste (e-waste) or discarded electronic devices that are unwanted, not working, or have reached their end of life pose significant threats to human and environmental

Electronic waste is an indirect and unimaginable waste which make adverse effects on the human, animals and environment by polluting the natural resources like air, soil and The recent expanded usage of electronic materials like computers, television sets and refrigerators in Ghana has not generated an effective infrastructure of waste disposal. PDF | Managing solid waste in Ghana remains a critical challenge. | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

The majority of developing countries are facing enormous challenges in implementing sustainable waste electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) management systems. Informal waste control e-waste Electronic waste control and management in Ghana: A critical assessment of the law, perceptions and practices Waste Management and Research 2022 | Journal article DOI:

Introduction: Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as a global concern due to the exponential growth in electronic consumption and inadequate disposal practices,

Knowing that most e-waste through illegal exportation ends up in African countries, a social hotspot analysis has been conducted on the electronic sector in African

Abstract Ghana, as in many African countries, is faced with the challenge of sustainably managing electronic waste (e-waste). The country has a legal framework and is in

Addressing e-waste challenges in Ghana is a crucial step on the path to a more sustainable future. This necessitates a collective and collaborative approach to protect the

1.0 BACKGROUND Most of the concern for waste management in Ghana is with the urban areas than the rural areas. Urban areas in Ghana produce a variety of waste. The predominant