E-Waste: The Role of Government Involvement in Addressing the Environmental Impact of the "Underrated Hazardous Waste"
Abstract
The negligence of e-waste emits pollutants and poses environmental risks. The growing volume of e-waste is a concern, particularly in developing countries using unsafe practices to handle waste – including those transported from industrialized nations as a cheap alternative for disposal. The annual amount of e-waste generated worldwide is alarming, ranging from 44.7 to 50 million metric tons (Mt) per year, or 6.1 kg per inhabitant (kg/inch) – equating to 4,500 Eiffel Towers. E-waste management in Indonesia must improve in parallel with the periodic increase of the e-waste chain. Handling environmentally hazardous substances requires technical norms, public-private collaborations, and the government. Indonesian officials can be a significant catalyst for enlightening the misinformed population about the seriousness of e-waste. We conducted our research by thoroughly reviewing articles and journals about the state of e-waste in Indonesia and how the government may help raise awareness and deal with ethical disposal procedures. A study was conducted to identify the types and amounts of electrical and electronic equipment produced by DKI Jakarta inhabitants – as well as the education level of the respondents and the number of people living under one roof. The study reveals that a large percentage of the respondents (29%) obtained high school education, and that an average up to 52% of 3-4 people lives in one house. Within this one house, the e-waste produced in lighting-related products (4241 units) as well as washing machines (roughly 1597.24 Kg.n/year).
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