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E – Waste Management
By : Akansha

CONTENTS
• What is e-waste?
Sources of e-waste.
• Types of e-wastes.
• Effect of e-wastes.
• Effect of e- waste on environment.
• Effect of e-waste on human body.
• How these become e-waste.
• Advantages of recycling E-waste.
• Why E-waste management?

1. What is E -waste?
1.Electronic waste or E-waste describes
discarded electrical or electronic devices.
Used electronics which are destined for
resale ,reuse, salvage, recycling, or disposal
are also considered E-waste.
2.Informal processing of E- waste in
developing countries can lead to adverse
human health effects and environmental
pollution.

2. Sources of E- waste.
1. Waste generated from the products used for data processing such as
computers , computer devices like monitor, speakers, keyboards,
printer etc.
2. Electronic devices used for entertainment like TV,DVDs, and CD
players.
3. Equipment or devices used for communication like phones, landline
phones, fax etc.
4. Household equipment’s like vacuum cleaner, microwave ovens,
wasting machines, air conditioners etc.
5. Audio , visual components such as VCRs, stereo equipment etc.

4. Effects of E-waste on the environment.
1. Emission from E-waste create
environmental damage.
2. Toxic chemicals from E-waste enter the
“soil-crop-food pathway,”.
3. These are non-biodegradable and cause
soil pollution.
4. E-waste dumping yards and nearby places
are polluted and cause health hazards.

5. Effects of E-waste on human body.
Element Effect on human body.
1.Lead :
Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems, blood system
and kidney damage . Affect brain development of children.
2.Chromium :
Asthmatic bronchitis. DNA damage.
3.Cadmium :
Toxic irreversible effect on human health. Accumulates in
kidney and liver. Causes neural damage .
4.Mercury :
Chronic damage to brain and respiratory system.
5.Plastics including PVC :
Burning produces dioxin. It causes reproductive
and development problems , immune system damage , interface
with hormone.

6.How these become E-
waste?
Reasons: 1. Advancement in technology.
2.Changes in style fashion and status.
3.Nearing the end of their useful life.
4.Not taking precautions while handing them.

7.Methods of disposal of E-waste.
Why we should ensure safe disposal of these?
1.Land fill disposal allows heavy metals to leach
into ground water.
2.Incineration makes hazardous materials
airborne.
3.Acid baths are dangerous and cause water and
soil contamination.
4.To ensure exported materials are handled
properly.

Advantages of recycling E-waste.
1.Asset recovery
2.Reduction of need for landfills
3.Reduction of junk and clutters
4.Resale and reuse
5.Creation of jobs

9.Why E-waste management?
1.Acidification of soil.
2.Emission of toxic fumes and
3.Pollution of ground water.
gases.
4.It is the fastest growing portion of municipal waste.
5.Releases harmful gases into the air.

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