Ethical and Legal Accountability in Engineering: Enhancing Mobile Electronics Waste Assortment through Customer Awareness

Abstract

Technology has directly affected the lives of human beings over the years. Many of the things we do are done using technology, from our home appliances down to the devices that are needed in our workplace. Technology is all around us, and it is rapidly growing as time passes by. The increasing volume of smartphone e-waste poses significant environmental and ethical challenges, necessitating the development of effective collection and recycling systems. This paper explores the enhancement of smartphone e-waste collection by assessing customer awareness and optimizing process mapping. Through a comprehensive review of existing practices and the application of ethical and legal frameworks, the study aims to establish strategies that promote accountability in engineering. By integrating customer insights and advanced process mapping techniques, the proposed approach seeks to improve the efficiency and sustainability of e-waste management systems, ensuring that ethical and legal standards are upheld throughout the lifecycle of mobile devices. This research highlights the critical role of informed customer participation and robust engineering processes in addressing the complexities of e-waste management.