ELECTRONIC WASTE

WHAT IS E-WASTE?





E-waste is composed of discarded electronic appliances

EXTENT OF IMPACT OF E-WASTE

HOW ARE THEY GENERATED?

• R&D results in improved products
• Newer product generations
• "Newer is better" Consumer mindset
• Discard outdated electronics

ELEMENTS IN E-WASTE

• Lead
• Mercury
• Gold
• Copper

THE PROBLEM WITH E-WASTE "RECYCLING"

• E-wastes are sent to developing countries
• Cost effective measure
• ill-equipped to handle these wastes
• Primitive recycling methods are used

THE IMPACTS OF E WASTE RECYCLING

ON HUMANS

• Brain and kidney damage
• Miscarriages
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cancer

ON THE ENVIRONMENT

• Contamination of water sources
• Contamination of soil
• Air pollution

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT YOUR E-WASTE ?

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