Rethinking E-Waste: Environmental Risks, Human Exposure, and the Need for Holistic Policy Reform

David Padi, Kevin Nyapom

Abstract: This paper examines the growing global issue of electronic waste (e-waste) and its adverse environmental and human health impacts. The study identifies significant gaps in safe disposal, recycling, and policy implementation by evaluating current global practices. The paper advocates for urgent legal and institutional reforms based on data from international agencies and academic sources. The findings call for holistic, enforceable policy frameworks supported by education, infrastructure, and global collaboration to manage e-waste sustainably and mitigate associated risks.

Keywords: e-waste management, environmental health, policy implementation, recycling practices, electronic devices

How to Cite?: David Padi, Kevin Nyapom, "Rethinking E-Waste: Environmental Risks, Human Exposure, and the Need for Holistic Policy Reform", Volume 14 Issue 6, June 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 984-990, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25504190516, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25504190516