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E-wastePresented by:-Jayant ChoudharyNitin Choudhary
Bhavi JainIdris Saify
E-wasteE-waste, short for electronic waste, can be any outdated or obsolete appliance or electronic device found in offices, homes and pants pockets. Televisions, microwaves, computers and cell phones are all common examples of e-waste
E-waste includes Computer hardwareMobile phonesTelevisionCellphone chargerCD/DVD player
20 to 50 million tons of e-waste is disposed each year.
12 to 15% of e-waste is recycled.
US is the largest producer of e-waste.
China is the biggest country to dump e-waste.
Gold and silver are thrown away with e-waste.
How these become E-wasteAdvancement in technology
Changes in style, fashion & status
Nearing the end of their useful life
Not taking precautions while handling them
Effects of E-waste
Water pollution
Soil pollution
Air pollution
Information security
Effects of E-waste on human body
lead
CRT monitors Batteries Printed wiring board
Kindney damage
Beryllium
Motherboards
Lung cancer warts
Mercury
Fluorescent lamps Alkaline batteries
Skin disorder
Cadmium
Printer inks and toners
Barium
Fluorescent lamps
Muscle weakness
E-waste management
Refurbishing
Reusing
Reducing
Recycling