Towards a model for effective e-waste management: a study of the software industry in India Online publication date: Mon, 21-Dec-2020
by Rajeev Srivastava; Tarun Dhingra
International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (IJEWM), Vol. 27, No. 1, 2021
Abstract: In last few years tremendous growth in information technology results a new kind of waste known as e-waste. This growing volume of e-waste is harmful for human health and environment and lead to resource depletion. So, it's important to manage this e-waste effectively. In this study the variables responsible for the growing volume of e-waste identified and to arrive at a research model for effective e-waste management. A total of 200 software developers participated in the survey. A multiple regression analysis was employed and the, 'collection and recycling' appeared as the best predictor, followed by 'awareness' and 'regulations'. Which shows that through proper collection and recycling of e-waste and awareness about the hazardous nature and proper implementation of regulations related to e-waste management need to be done effectively. The policy implication is that policy makers of software industry can use so developed model for developing policies related to e-waste management.
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