El manejo de los residuos electrónicos y el derecho de la reparación integral al ecosistema en el Ecuador

Abstract

Environmental pollution is a problem of global interest, due to its excessive growth that has been harming the normal development of life on the planet. The present research work aims to carry out an analysis of the environmental impact caused by electronic waste(e-waste) in Ecuador. For this reason, different scientific and legal texts were analyzed on the environmental damage caused by the inappropriate use of electronic devices and the polluting chemical materials they contain, for the environment. Through the study of international judgments and declarations it was found that nature requires more attention in detail as far as comprehensive reparation is concerned. In addition, through citizen surveys and interviews with environmental professionals, it has been found that the procedures and treatments they give to e-waste are not adequate, with the result that, the citizenry considers e-waste as common garbage, while environmental managers adopt alternative treatment processes to fill the regulatory vacuum that exists regarding the management of electronic waste in the country. Despite the existing constitutional support and environmental protection, this is a problem that requires relevant attention and action. Finally, it is emphasized the importance of the State and the Decentralized Autonomous Governments in generating plans, manuals, protocols and sanctions to make viable and implement projects for effective treatment in the recycling of this waste, establishing a dignified and real environmental comprehensive repair, this in accordance with the constitutional and environmental precepts invoked by Ecuadorian norms.