WEEE Behaviour from Households: A qualitative approach
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5827Keywords:
Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Solid Waste Management, WEEEAbstract
E-waste disposal practices associated with the problem of environmental sustainability have emerged as one of the discussion's most intriguing subtopics. Adopting efficient e-waste management systems is essential to successfully reusing, recycling, and value recovery activities. Only 20% (8.9 Mt) of the e-waste produced in 2016 was collected correctly and recycled. It highlights the shortcomings of e-waste management systems, which are crucial for home electronic disposals, especially in Malaysia. It is critical to consider how vital waste management systems are to enhancing the environment's performance and the nation's economy. Collaboration is critical to the overall performance of e-waste management among all parties involved in the logistics chain, including customers (households) and governmental and commercial entities. Using a qualitative approach to understanding the different narratives among stakeholders juxtaposing the crucial element to sustain WEEE from landfills.
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