o Electronic Waste or E-Waste describes discarded
electrical or electronic devices. In other words, used electronics that are
destined for re-use, re-scale, salvage, recycling, or disposal are also
considered e-waste.
o
Informal
processing of e-waste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health
effects and environmental pollution.
o Equipment or devices used for communication like
phones, landline phones, fax, etc.
o Electronic devices used for entertainment like TV, DVD
& CD players.
o Household equipment’s like a vacuum cleaner, microwave
ovens, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.
o Waste generated from the products used for data
processing such as computers, computer devices like monitor, speakers,
keyboards, printers, etc.
o Audio, visual components such as VCRs, Stereo
equipment etc.
4.Effects of Electronic Waste on the environment.
o These are non – biodegradable and cause soil
pollution.
o E-waste dumping yards and nearby places are polluted
and cause health hazards.
o Emissions from E-waste create environmental damage.
o Toxic chemicals from e-waste enter the “soil – crop
food pathways”.
5.Effects of E-Waste on the human body.
o
Due
to the advancement in technology.
o
Not
taking precautions while handling them.
o
Nearing
the end of their useful life.
o
Changes
in style fashion and status.
7.1.Why we should ensure safe disposal of these?
o
Land
fill disposal allows heavy metals to leach into groundwater.
o
To
ensure exported materials are handled properly.
o
Incineration
makes hazardous material airborne.
o
Acid
are dangerous and cause water and soil contamination.
7.2.What is the most important method of Disposing of E-Waste?
o The most important method is Recycling.
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8.Advantages of Recycling E-Waste.
o Asset recovery.
o Reduction of the need for landfills.
o Reduction of junk and clutters.
o Re-sale and Re-use.
o Creation of jobs.
o Pollution of groundwater.
o Acidification of soil.
o Emission of toxic fumes and gasses.
o It is the fasted growing portion of municipal waste.
o Releases harmful gasses into the air.
o
According
to statistics, we are generating more than 40 million tons’ e-waste a year and
only 27% of this recycled.
o
India
is in the 5th position of generating e-waste.
o
E-Waste
has emerged as one of the fast-growing waste streams worldwide today.
o
Awareness
of e-waste should be given.
o The government should take steps to reduce e-waste disposal.
o
Electronic
gadgets, without proper disposal, can cause environmental harm.
o
Reuse
and Recycle are more beneficial than simple disposal.
o
Designing
of products using environment-friendly raw items can make a change.
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