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Sustainable E-Waste Management in Asia: Analysis of Practices in Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia

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  • Mohammad Izzat Rasnan

    (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Kampung Bangi, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Fariz Mohamed

    (Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Kampung Bangi, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Choo Ta Goh

    (Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Kampung Bangi, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Kohei Watanabe

    (Teikyo University, 359 Otsuka, Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan)

Abstract

The seriousness of e-waste problem is down to three realities: exponential increase in total amount, environmental degradation and health complications. A call for sustainable e-waste management is no longer a utopian ambition but an absolute necessity. In accordance to that, this study aims to evaluate e-waste management practices in three Asian countries: Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia, and consequently propose recommendations and insights for Malaysia on how to manage e-waste in a sustainable manner. The comparative analysis is conducted based on three central aspects comprising governance, infrastructure, and stakeholders’ participation. The outcome of this study indicates that e-waste management needs to be initiated by comprehensive regulations that are focussed on proper e-waste handling and stakeholders’ accountability. Besides, it has to be accompanied by robust infrastructure where appropriate mechanisms and effective enforcement are taking place. Finally, active participation from relevant stakeholders through involvement, support and compliance is crucial. On the whole, developing a sustainable e-waste management system is not an easy endeavour; it requires sufficient effort, capital, and time while complemented with continuous improvement.

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  • Mohammad Izzat Rasnan & Ahmad Fariz Mohamed & Choo Ta Goh & Kohei Watanabe, 2016. "Sustainable E-Waste Management in Asia: Analysis of Practices in Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 18(04), pages 1-23, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jeapmx:v:18:y:2016:i:04:n:s146433321650023x
    DOI: 10.1142/S146433321650023X
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    1. Soo-cheol Lee & Sung-in Na, 2010. "E-Waste Recycling Systems and Sound Circulative Economies in East Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Systems in Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 2(6), pages 1-13, June.
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