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Electronic Waste Management in Thailand

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Challenges for Sustainable Solid Waste Management

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This chapter presents an overview of e-waste generation and management strategies and systems not only in Thailand but worldwide. E-waste generation types and management policies in Thailand are explained in detail. Current management practices and impacts from e-waste management in Thailand are also discussed. Suggestions for future improvement of e-waste management are presented.

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    Chanathip Pharino

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Pharino, C. (2017). Electronic Waste Management in Thailand. In: Challenges for Sustainable Solid Waste Management. SpringerBriefs on Case Studies of Sustainable Development. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4631-5_7

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