Effect of E-Waste on Environment and Living Beings- A Literature Review

Abstract: This article reviews the problem of effects of E-waste on Environment and Living beings. Selected papers published in the English language including the phrase "E-waste" in the title, abstract, or key words were searched in science direct and Google scholar databases and reviewed. The literature provides evidence that in recent years the problem of E-waste has attracted the interest of many researches. Development was used to ensure E-waste is managed in a strategic way that leads to an E-waste management approach that could exist in a sustainable society. The effect of E-waste on the environment and living beings is discussed in the article.

Keywords: E-waste, Electronic waste, Waste management, Hazardous waste.