International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 2(6), pp. 319 - 324
DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2014.020617
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Transboundary Trade of Second-hand Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE): Framed by the Resilience Concept

Isabelle Amorim ^1,*, Venkat Pulla ^2
1 Bangkok University, City Campus: Rama 4 Rd, Klong-Toey, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
² Social Work Discipline, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia

ABSTRACT

The trade of second-hand electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) from the European Union countries to developing countries on one hand represents a threat to humans and the environment since most of the recipient countries lack an adequate system of recycling, while on the other hand it represents a considerable source of revenue to developing countries. In order to tackle the transboundary flows of e-waste, directives were implemented within the EU. This paper intends to highlight the importance of a more comprehensive approach based on a resilience framework. By framing the issue into a resilience framework, it is posited that there is a possibility to introduce alternatives that do not represent an ‘either-or' solution.

KEYWORDS
Second-hand Electrical and Electronic Equipment, European Union, Resilience

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Isabelle Amorim , Venkat Pulla , "Transboundary Trade of Second-hand Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE): Framed by the Resilience Concept," International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 2, No. 6, pp. 319 - 324, 2014. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2014.020617.

(b). APA Format:
Isabelle Amorim , Venkat Pulla (2014). Transboundary Trade of Second-hand Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE): Framed by the Resilience Concept. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION), 2(6), 319 - 324. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2014.020617.