Rethinking E-Waste: Environmental Risks, Human Exposure, and the Need for Holistic Policy Reform

This paper examines the growing global issue of electronic waste (e-waste) and its adverse environmental and human health impacts. The study identifies significant gaps in safe disposal, recycling, and policy implementation by evaluating current global practices. The paper advocates for urgent legal and institutional reforms based on data from international agencies and academic sources. The findings call for holistic, enforceable policy frameworks supported by education, infrastructure, and global collaboration to manage e-waste sustainably and mitigate associated risks.