E-Waste Recycling in Guiyu, China :
The trials and tribulations towards equity in the global e-waste market
The development of green infrastructure and global digitization has further erupted in the wake of the climate crisis; as we replace our old technology with newer and more efficient models, where do our disposed electronics go?
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Guiyu, China has gained global attention for its reputation as one of the largest e-waste dump sites in the world. Although the Chinese government has taken measures to limit e-waste externalities, the prevalence of Guiyu's informal e-waste recycling sector, combined with illegal foreign waste imports, has restricted policy effectiveness. Unless this issue is addressed layer by layer, from domestic to international interventions, toxic e-waste will continue to pile up in Guiyu and beyond.
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