Ewaste Presentation

8/9/2019 Ewaste Presentation

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PRESENTATION

“What is Australia’s reaction to E -waste, in particular to Government incentives, awareness

and disposal ?”

Daniel Weissel



E-waste in Australia Australia is one of the most technologically

advanced countries on the planet, and our

electronic consumption is rapidly rising. Due to this, older and more outdated models, are

disposed of sent to landfill, which then becomeknown as E-waste.

Australia had 37 million computers, and 17 millionTV’s in landfill in 2008.

Only 1.5% of computers are recycled.



Generally, Australians are unaware of the E-waste

crisis, and the harmful effects it causes to theenvironment when not properly recycled...

Therefore my research question looks at governmentpolicies and incentives that aim to prevent E-waste in

Australia, on a local, state, and national level, methodsof disposal and generating awareness to the generalpublic.



Methodology All of my sources were found via various internet

programs.

Database Searches through UOW library (Proquest, Journal Online)

Search engines (Google, Bing, Delicious)

Government/Organistational Documents (pdf)

10 sources were used, included primary, secondary andtertiary sources.



Sources SHOROC-Ban E-waste in Landfill An example of a local community promoting E-waste

awareness, and proper disposal of electrical products (by banning disposal of e-waste to landfill), also offersapproaches to E-waste management and regulation (egshift responsibility to manufacturers to dispose waste).

http://www.shoroc.nsw.gov.au/

MRI- Solutions that don’t cost the earth An Australian company that deals with recycling

computers. Provides insight into their methods of disposaland their goals. Disposal costs small fee, and offersinformation on how and ewaste is disposed. Promotesawareness through local recycling events.

http://www.mri.com.au/ebrochurejul09.pdf







Sources Australian Government- A National Waste Policy Government document that outlines schemes under consideration

that will improve Australia’s current policies on waste disposal and E- waste.

http://www.environment.gov.au/wastepolicy/consultation/pubs/nwp-consultation-paper.pdf

KYOCERA- Business E-waste Survey Results Australian organisation that aims to increase awareness of E-waste in

businesses, and warns that organisations need to take responsibility fortheir E-waste disposal and companies must develop more eco-friendly products.

Study shows that only a third of australian organisations are actively addressing E-waste issues, but almost 70% of employees are aware of it’s effects. This is evidenced by limited implementation of environmental policies and practices, eg reuse and recycling.

http://kyoceramita.com.au/files/1/2002%20e- Waste%20Survey%20Results.pdf



http://kyoceramita.com.au/files/1/2002%20e-Waste%20Survey%20Results.pdf












Sources

Byteback- Your Free Computer Recycling Solution An example of a Government policy on trial, in

Victoria. It is a free recycling organisation offered topublic and small businesses, that recycles computers.

Does not accept anything other than computerequipment. Disposes of these items by breaking themdown (into glass, plastic. Etc), and sending them to

various recovery facilites for recycling. On trial until

middle of 2010. Provides links to similiar programs inother states.

http://www.bytebackaustralia.com.au/





Expanding Research

Most of the sources used were primary or secondary. Icould have used a wider variety of sources, and all werefound on the internet, could have used other forms of research, eg create a survey/questionnaire.

Contacted the Wollongong Council? Could have compared sources to look at similarities

and differences between data, methods and policies.



Contributions to Group Work Provide information on Australia’s E-waste situation

Current policies, local initiatives, statistical

information on Australia’s E-waste disposal andconsumption of electrical goods etc.