e-waste,an emerging threat to Northern province of Sri Lanka.The master degree research proposal for the research project, which will be conducted in the entire Northern province from Jan 2020 onwards to determine the current e-waste management practices among government stakeholders

1. Harithas Aruchchunan
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Jaffna
Sri Lanka
A Research Proposal
Dr.E.Y.A Charles
Department of Computer Science
University Of Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Research Supervisor:
e-Waste(WEEE),an
Emerging Threat
to Northern
Province
Research Student:
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2. Source:www.ewastethailand.com1/13/2020 2
What is e-waste/WEEE?

3. 1/13/2020 3Source:Dimuthu Attanayake,Sunday Observer,2019

4. Outline
Purpose Statement
Research Questions
Rationale of the Research
Objectives of the Research
Hypothesis
Review of Literature
Hypothesis
Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis
Milestones
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5. Purpose Statement
The purpose of this research to determine the existing e-waste
collection and management practices by stakeholders in
Northern province. This research will also attempt to measure
level awareness on e-waste among key stakeholders
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6. Research Questions
What are the current electronic waste collection and
management practices in the Northern province and What are
the sustainability implications of them?
What is the level of awareness of electronic waste and the state
of electronic waste management among local collectors?
What are the possible actions that could be taken to develop
electronic waste management by stakeholders?
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7. Rationale of the Research
e-waste has become country level worry and in this context
Northern province should be ready to prepare relevant policies, as
well as create awareness on e-waste issues
Import of used electric and electronic goods impose again a threat
on the volume of e waste generated
Much attention should be paid to this issue, considering the many
health impacts that could be instigated by the e-waste around
us(Samantha Bandara,2014)
Presently, Sri Lanka does not have a sustainable e-waste
management strategy(Samarakoon,2014)
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8. No proper data about the consumption of electrical and
electronic equipment, e-waste generated and managed
Lack of awareness among public in general about the
responsible use of electric and electronic goods
Consumption culture has taken over the traditional culture of
repairing the products
Lack of proper policy that considers all aspects related to e-
waste management and coordination among different
stakeholders in different stages of e waste management
Rationale of the Research(Cont)
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14. Source:CEA,2008,JICA 2016
No Data
No Data
No Data
105Mt/Day
No Data
Waste Generation in Northern Province at
a Glance
78.5Mt/Day Source: CEA 2008
Source: JICA 2016
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15. Source:Department of Local Government,Northern Provincial
Council,2018
8Collection Centers
E-waste Collection Centers in Northern
Province at a Glance
9Collection Centers
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Year 2015(Baseline)
Year 2018(Target)
16Collection Centers
16Collection Centers
Year 2019(Target)
Year 2020(Target)
17Collection Centers
Year 2021(Target)

16. 0.3Metric Tons
Quantity of e-waste Collection in Northern
Province at a Glance(per month)
1.5Metric Tons
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Year 2015(Baseline)
Year 2018(Target)
1.6Metric Tons
2.0Metric Tons
Year 2019(Target)
Year 2020(Target)
4.1Metric Tons
Year 2021(Target)
Source:Department of Local Government,Northern Provincial
Council,2018

17. No Data
No Data
No Data
No Data
e-Waste Generation in Northern Province
No Data
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18. 181,539
162,917
135,944
143,768
Demographics
623,531
Source:Northern Provincial Council,20181/13/2020 18

19. Source:Dialog,20181/13/2020 19

20. Source:Hootsuite,20181/13/2020 20

21. Source:Colombo Page,20191/13/2020 21

22. Source:Daily Finance Times,2011
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23. Source:Mobitel,20191/13/2020 23

24. Source:Daily Mirror,2015
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25. Source:Ceylon Today,2019
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26. Source:Daily Finance Times,2019
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27. Source:Dialog,2019
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28. Source:Lanka News Web,2018
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29. Objectives of the Research
• To understand ,identify and amplify in depth knowledge about
the e-waste management practices in Northern province by
local government.
• To identify the variety of regulations and policies related to
electronic waste management in Northern province
• To collect and analyze information from all related participants
like retailers,e waste handlers, local government and end users
who can effectively provide a helping hand to tackle this issue
• To connect the e-waste collector/s with local government in
North ,collector/s who are operating in South currently
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30. • To understand the roles of various stakeholders involved in
sustainable e waste management in Northern province
Objectives of the Research(Cont)
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31. Hypothesis
H0:There is no the variety of regulations and policies related to
electronic waste management in Northern province
H1: There is the variety of regulations and policies related to
electronic waste management in Northern province
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32. Review of Literature
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33. Source:Times of India,2019
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34. e-waste is not only global problem but also a concern area for
our province.
e-waste problem can only be tackle by knowing it thoroughly,
educating users about their ignorance attitude towards electronic
garbage, by taking proper steps and by joining provincial hands
to reduce its repercussions
Presently, Sri Lanka does not have a sustainable e-waste
management strategy(Samarakoon,2014)
A significant increase in the importation of electrical and
electronic appliances to the country has been observed within the
past few years(Samarakoon,2015)
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35. More e-Waste is placed in landfills, exposure to environmental
toxins is likely to increase, resulting in elevated risks of cancer
and developmental and neurological disorders(Bhutta et
al,2011)
Most of these items were purchased at a high price and hence
people are reluctant to dispose of them, even after their lifetime is
over. (Lionel Wijesiri,2018)
Much attention should be paid to this issue, considering the many
health impacts that could be instigated by the e-waste around
us(Samantha Bandara,2014)
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36. The current way of producing and consuming products presents
severe challenges to sustainability in the form of negative
environmental impacts, social injustice, and poverty(Tetiana
Shechenko et al,2019).
Severity of our e-waste problem will escalate as the demand for
electronic consumer goods is continuously rising in our country
(Lionel Wijesiri,2018)
National policy on e-waste management is still at the draft stage
and the legal framework needs much improvement in comparison
to the developments that have taken place in other
jurisdictions(Sapukotana,2015)
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37. There is an urgent necessity to develop sustainable e waste
management plan to solve environmental, social and economical
problems which have been immerged due to unmanaged e-
wastes(Samarakoon,2014)
A significant increase in the importation of electrical and
electronic appliances to the country has been observed within the
past few years(Samarakoon,2015)
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38. Solid waste management in Northern province to be regularized
CEA,Sunday Observer,2011
Master plan for improving waste management in Jaffna district
Northern Provincial Council,2015
Mobitel and CEA launches e-waste management project
www.target.lk,2014
Sri Lanka looks to Japan for assistance in waste management
Lanka Business Online n,2018
Master Plan for improving waste management in Jaffna district
Northern Provincial Council,2015
Data collection survey on Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka
JICA,2016
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39. Urgent need for e-waste management in Sri Lanka
Samanthi Bandara,2014
Tackling e-waste in Sri Lanka
Dialog,2018
Sustainable development and the challenge of e-waste in Sri
Lanka
Sapukotana,2015
The awareness of e-waste disposal mechanism in Colombo
district
Jayawardena et al,2014
A review of electrical an Electronic waste management in Sri
Lanka
Samarakoon,2014
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40. Guidelines for the management of scheduled waste in Sri Lanka
CEA,2008
How to manage your e-waste
UNDP,2015
Seeking solutions for e-waste
Lionel Wijesri,2018
Extraction of valuable substances from e-waste
Pkwu et al,2014
Internet and e-waste awareness
Sureshkumar,2014
The reverse supply chain of the e-waste management process in a
circular economy framework
Raffaelae Isernia,2019
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41. Go green with WEEE:eco-friendly approach for handling e-waste
Anand Jaiswal,Cherian Samuel,Bharat Spatel,Manishkumar,2015
Knowledge of e-waste among young adults
Sachan Ritu,Agarwal Shalini,2013
Electronic waste management approaches-A pilot study in
Northern Indian states
Sonvir et al ,2018
Electronic waste management business concept development
Himanshu Kumar Singh,
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42. Electronic and electrical waste management in Sri
Lanka:Suggestions for national policy enhancements
Harshani Mallawarachchi,Gayani Karunasena,2012
E-waste management in India
Ayesha Anam Irsahd Siddiqui,2015
Level of public awareness on effects of computer e-waste
disposal management approaches on human health and the
environment in Nairobi,Kenya
Margaret W Maimba,2019
E-waste management-a novel challenge in Sri Lanka
Sisira Kumara,2016
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43. Mobitel embarks on nationwide electronic waste collection
program
ColomboPage,2018
Development of a web based electronic waste management
system: A study with special reference to recycling companies
in Sri Lanka
Shilby Thelijagoda,2015
Country Report
UNCRD,2019
Let us take care of your electronic waste
CEA ,2010
Singer continues e-waste collection
Sunday Observer,2016
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44. A review on various electronic waste recycling techniques and
hazards due to its improper handling
Shubham Gupta,2014
A survey on electronic waste management in Coimbatore
Priyadharshani,2009
Electronic waste:A growing concern todays environment
sustainability
Sukeshini Jadhav,2013
E-waste issues in Sri Lanka and the basel conventions
Suraweera,2016
Hazardous metals emissions from e-waste processing sites in a
village in Vietnam
Natushyo Uchida,2018
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45. Research Methodology
& Statistical Analysis
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46. Research Area
Qualitative&Quantitative Data Collection
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47. Quantitative Qualitative
Digital Questionnaire Survey with ICT4D
tool(Kobotoolbox)&GPS Mapping
1.Municipal council(1)
2.Urban councils(5)
3.Pradeshiya Sabhas(28)
4.e-waste collection centers(9)
Stratified random sampling method
Key Informant Interviews
1.CEA
2.Telecommunication companies(Sri Lanka
Telecom ,Dialog etc)
3.Northern Provincial Council, Department of
Local Government
4.IT companies(Nalin etc)
5.Waste collectors(Local waste collectors)
6.Recycling companies(Diana plastics )
7.E-waste recycling companies(South)
Stratified random sampling method
Data Analysis
Descriptive Statistics(SPSS/Microsoft Excel)
Data Analysis
Transcribbing,Thematic Analysis, Case studies
Mixed Method Data Analysis
Integrating and converging to expand and enrich
the result
Interpretation
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Digital Data Collection via KoboToolbox

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Open Source

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51. March 2020Feb 2020
Jan 2020
Dec 2019
Presenting Project
proposal, Writing
the literature
review, Preparing
the Questionnaires
Data Analysis, Interpretation
and Dissertation writing
Qualitative & Quantitative
Data Collection
Research findings Presentation
and Dissertation Submission
Milestones

52. Thank you!
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