Sustainable practices in e-waste management: a study of electronic repair technicians in Ho municipality, Ghana
- سال انتشار: 1403
- محل انتشار: فصلنامه تحقیقات کاربردی در مهندسی صنایع، دوره: 11، شماره: 1
- کد COI اختصاصی: JR_APRIE-11-1_001
- زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
- تعداد مشاهده: 60
نویسندگان
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Ho Technical University, P. O. Box HP ۲۱۷, Ho-Ghana.
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Ho Technical University, P. O. Box HP ۲۱۷, Ho-Ghana.
Department of Computer Science, Ho Technical University, P. O. Box HP ۲۱۷, Ho-Ghana.
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Ho Technical University, P. O. Box HP ۲۱۷, Ho-Ghana.
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Ho Technical University, P. O. Box HP ۲۱۷, Ho-Ghana.
چکیده
Ghana is currently grappling with a formidable electronic waste (e-waste) challenge that poses significant threats to both the ecosystem and human well-being. This study delves into the e-waste management and recycling practices within a crucial sector of the industry, aiming to shed light on the issue and formulate comprehensive strategies for policy implementation and recycling initiatives in the Ho municipality, the regional hub of the Volta region, as well as in Ghana as a whole. Between March and May of ۲۰۲۲, a meticulous sampling process identified ۱۵۰ electronic service technicians for participation. The data gathered was processed and analyzed using SPSS v۱۶. The analytical techniques employed included one sample T-test, Likert scale assessments, and binary logistic regression. The results unveiled a significant gap in knowledge among repairers regarding government laws and e-waste disposal protocols. Qualifications emerged as a noteworthy factor influencing awareness levels (۵.۰۶۶, ۹۵% CI: ۱.۰۹۸–۳.۸۶۰, p = ۰.۰۲۴, < ۰.۰۵). While respondents generally acknowledged the environmental impact of e-waste, they exhibited limited awareness concerning the hazardous substances contained within it. Notably, two predominant e-waste management strategies surfaced: storage and eventual sale to scrap dealers. Regarding recycling methodologies, a majority (۵۲%) expressed a preference for a nominal fee-based approach. These gaps highlight the need for stakeholders to publicize appropriate methods to recycle e-waste and the associated legal framework across all members of the Ghana Electronic Service Technicians' Association (GESTA) social media platforms in conjunction with local government assemblies to reshape repairers' perceptions of e-waste and increase environmental awareness, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).کلیدواژه ها
awareness, Toxic Substance, environmental impacts, Human well-being, Ecosystem, Recycling: Ghana electronic service technicians' associationاطلاعات بیشتر در مورد COI
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