Improving end-of-life usability of e-waste through recycling for a thriving circular economy in Australia
Australia is one of the top ten electronic goods consumers in the world. Our reliance on electronic devices is growing rapidly, making e-waste one of the country's fastest-growing contributors to the waste stream. The volume of e-waste in Australia is increasing due to easy access and increased usability of electronic items, innovations in the field of communications and information technology, lower costs of gadgets, and an increase in Australians' disposable income. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste or e-scrap, is trash produced by obsolete and discarded electronic devices. E-waste is produced by a wide range of gadgets, electronics, and equipment that we use, including mobile phones, laptops, motherboards, batteries, microwaves, TVs, computers, electric cookers, air conditioners, and others. Household items, such as refrigerators and washing machines, office devices, lighting devices, and power tools, such as power drills, also contribute significantly to Australia...