History, Problems, and Progress in E Waste Recycling In-Country |
Only limited information has been published on e-waste in the Pacific Islands, which points to growing problems with its management. Most e-waste in Fiji is currently land filled. Forecasts to 2020 based on modeling of current electronics imports and use indicate e-waste is and will continue to be a growing problem in Fiji. Any recycling of e-waste in Fiji will not be the same as in Europe or Japan due to limitations of scale and technology. Use of electronic goods in Fiji is growing at a rate equal to or greater than that of developed countries. Fiji has a growing problem with the management of e-waste. |