E-Waste Sustainability via Institutional-Recycler Collaboration: Creating an Electronics Circular Economy

Abstract

There has been an alarming increase in electronic trash (e-waste) due to the widespread use of electronic gadgets in contemporary culture, which presents serious health and environmental concerns on a worldwide scale. A paradigm change towards a circular economy strategy, which conserves resources, minimises waste, and maximises value via new approaches, is necessary to address this challenge. In order to create a long-term plan for dealing with electronic trash, this article investigates the possibility of cooperation between recycling centres and other institutions. This study examines the pros and cons of creating an electrical devices circular economy by reviewing relevant literature and looking at actual case studies. Regulatory incentives, public awareness campaigns, technical innovation, and policy frameworks are highlighted as crucial elements of successful institution-recycler partnership. The study goes even beyond by looking at effective cooperation models from different parts of the globe and assessing their pros, cons, and adaptability. Stakeholders' roles in bringing about systemic change towards sustainable e-waste management are also investigated in this study. In order to promote a culture of accountability and responsibility all through the product lifecycle, it stresses the importance of inclusive initiatives that include manufacturers, consumers, politicians, and civil society. To speed up the shift to an electronic waste circular economy and encourage cooperation between institutions and recyclers, this paper concludes with practical suggestions for politicians, companies, and other interested parties. We can reduce adverse effects of e-waste on atmosphere, open doors to new economic possibilities, and advance sustainable development if we pool our knowledge and resources.