Rethinking E-Waste for a Circular Future: Volume 2: Environmental, Policy, and Circular Economy Pathways

This volume examines the broader dimensions of biomining, focusing on environmental impacts, public health considerations, and ethical frameworks. It addresses life cycle assessment, ecotoxicology, and biosafety, while presenting strategies for scaling biomining through bioreactors, industrial clusters, and decentralized models. Readers will gain a comprehensive view of policy levers, financing mechanisms, and digital innovations such as AI optimization, blockchain traceability, and digital twins. With a strong emphasis on governance and circular economy integration, this book charts future pathways for sustainable urban mining and bio-circular systems.