Transforming E-Waste: Building an NFT Marketplace for Electronic Products
The widespread adoption of electronic devices in modern society has resulted in electronic waste, or "e-waste," emerging as a major environmental concern. In response to the emergence of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market devoted exclusively to the electronics sector, this study presents a novel solution. The marketplace uses the special features of NFTs and blockchain technology to streamline the exchange and reuse of electronic devices in an effort to reduce the amount of e-waste produced. This study explores the global e-waste crisis, current trends in NFT technology, and the circular economy to highlight the potential of NFT marketplaces as a sustainable solution for managing electronic waste.
Authors
- Sonali Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6686-8791)
- Rohini Pise (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6019-9483)
- Shreya Thorvat
Institutions
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icbds61829.2024.10837284
- Primary Topic
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00