Electronic waste is one of the most challenging waste streams to manage. It has become a
significant concern in developing countries due to the ever-increasing volume of generation …

Purpose Waste production and related environmental problems have caused urban services
management many problems in collecting, transporting and disposal of waste. The purpose …

Every year, 62 million tons of garbage is generated in India, and 45 million tons of that waste
is disposed of in an unhygienic manner, resulting in serious health consequences and …

This paper proposes a new approach to solving a Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem
(CVRP) using a Smell Agent Optimization (SAO). A CVRP is modeled to fulfill the goal of …

The chapter examines the problem of e-waste movements among countries around the
world, particularly from high-income economies with advanced waste management systems …

O lixo eletrônico (e-lixo) é um dos problemas socioambientais que mais tem chamado a
atenção da sociedade devido ao seu crescente volume, somado ao descarte inadequado …

Abstract Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is the fastest-growing category
of waste, contributing to energy and resources unsustainable consumption, particularly …

The study assessed the informal E-waste recycling and refurbishing activities in Niger State,
Nigeria. Seven research questions guided the study while seven null hypotheses were …

Changing lifestyles coupled with irresponsible consumption due to increasing disposable
incomes has increased the usage of electronic items subsequently amplifying the quantity of …