Statistical Analysis of Factors Affecting Electronic Product Waste Generation in Bangalore City

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  • M. Shilpa
     Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru ,IN
  • J. V. Alamelu
     Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru ,IN
  • Monica R. Mundada
     Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru ,IN
  • Parthiban P.
     National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli ,IN
  • Nikhil V. Patil
     Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru ,IN
  • Rahul M.
     Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/33390

Keywords:

Factor analysis, e-waste, statistical methods, harmfulness, recovery

Abstract

Environmental sustainability is defined as maintaining global ecosystems and preserving natural resources in particular to promote health and wellbeing, in the face of the electronics industry’s rapid technological advancement. Several environmental sustainability standards may be applicable depending on the local economic, social, and environmental situations. Exploring people awareness, practices on waste management for environmental sustainability is essential. There are different types of wastes, among them e-waste is very hazardous and has to be handled carefully. Developing countries like India, especially in Karnataka challenges associated with the generation and management of electronic waste is crucial. In this paper, study regarding the challenges in Karnataka state towards the management policies, disposal methods, harmfulness and consequences of mishandling of e-Waste disposal is carried out. In this paper, a survey has been carried out with a set questionnaire. The questionnaire has been formulated based on the age group, type of e-Waste, disposal methods followed, people community, measures taken by the local bodies, rules existing and most importantly on awareness of harmfulness of e-Waste disposals. As a result, it can be concluded that most interviewees in the urban area are familiar with the disposal procedure, however the rural community requires additional exposure.

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2023-04-13

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M. Shilpa, J. V. Alamelu, Monica R. Mundada, Parthiban P., Patil, N. V., & Rahul M. (2023). Statistical Analysis of Factors Affecting Electronic Product Waste Generation in Bangalore City. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 71(2), 255–260. https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/33390

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Volume 71, Issue 2, February 2023

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