An assessment of e-waste management in the locality of Nabua /

Solivas, Maria Quennie B.

An assessment of e-waste management in the locality of Nabua / Maria Quennie B. Solivas, [and 4 others]. - 150 leaves.

Undergraduate Theses (BSECE) - Electronics Engineering.

Includes bibliographic references.

This research evaluates the policies and practices in Nabua, Camarines Sur. It collected data by conducting surveys and interviews with 391 household respondents and 109 business respondents total of 500 respondents. The study's objectives included characterizing e-waste, assessing the level of awareness, practices and challenges of implementation, as well as analyzing the socio-economic profiles of respondents to ascertain the different types of e-waste generated. The findings emphasize the need for specific legislation and sustainable e-waste management solutions by pointing to a lack of established disposal methods and a lack of knowledge. Recommendations are proposed to enhance current practices and establish a policy.