The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions
E-Waste disposal in Nigeria is poorly managed. The products of E-waste can cause adverse ill health effects if allowed to contaminate the soil, plants and water. This article identifies the current disposal practices and recommends more effective and safer ways to dispose of E-waste in Nigeria. The...
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| author | Ufomba, I.C. Jansz, Janis |
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| description | E-Waste disposal in Nigeria is poorly managed. The products of E-waste can cause adverse ill health effects if allowed to contaminate the soil, plants and water. This article identifies the current disposal practices and recommends more effective and safer ways to dispose of E-waste in Nigeria. The recommended disposal options are applicable to developing best practice for E-waste recycling, minimization, and safe disposal for countries worldwide. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-189392017-01-30T12:10:48Z The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions Ufomba, I.C. Jansz, Janis E-waste management Nigeria health & safety municipal waste public health E-Waste disposal in Nigeria is poorly managed. The products of E-waste can cause adverse ill health effects if allowed to contaminate the soil, plants and water. This article identifies the current disposal practices and recommends more effective and safer ways to dispose of E-waste in Nigeria. The recommended disposal options are applicable to developing best practice for E-waste recycling, minimization, and safe disposal for countries worldwide. 2013 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18939 World Safety Organization restricted |
| spellingShingle | E-waste management Nigeria health & safety municipal waste public health Ufomba, I.C. Jansz, Janis The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions |
| title | The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions |
| title_full | The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions |
| title_fullStr | The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions |
| title_full_unstemmed | The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions |
| title_short | The E-Waste Problem of Nigeria & Proposed Solutions |
| title_sort | e-waste problem of nigeria & proposed solutions |
| topic | E-waste management Nigeria health & safety municipal waste public health |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18939 |