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    This document discusses electronic waste (e-waste) which consists of broken or unwanted electrical/electronic appliances. E-waste is a concern due to toxic components that are not biodegradable. Main sources of e-waste include IT/telecom equipment, consumer/lighting equipment, household appliances, and medical devices. E-waste contains toxic chemicals like lead and heavy metals that can pollute soil, air, and groundwater and harm human health through damage to organs and increased cancer risk if not handled properly. The growth of e-waste is driven by globalization, rapid product obsolescence, low-cost components, and increased purchasing power. Proper disposal methods include recycling, landfilling, and inc

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    This document discusses electronic waste (e-waste) which consists of broken or unwanted electrical/electronic appliances. E-waste is a concern due to toxic components that are not biodegradable. Main sources of e-waste include IT/telecom equipment, consumer/lighting equipment, household appliances, and medical devices. E-waste contains toxic chemicals like lead and heavy metals that can pollute soil, air, and groundwater and harm human health through damage to organs and increased cancer risk if not handled properly. The growth of e-waste is driven by globalization, rapid product obsolescence, low-cost components, and increased purchasing power. Proper disposal methods include recycling, landfilling, and inc

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    This document discusses electronic waste (e-waste) which consists of broken or unwanted electrical/electronic appliances. E-waste is a concern due to toxic components that are not biodegradable. Main sources of e-waste include IT/telecom equipment, consumer/lighting equipment, household appliances, and medical devices. E-waste contains toxic chemicals like lead and heavy metals that can pollute soil, air, and groundwater and harm human health through damage to organs and increased cancer risk if not handled properly. The growth of e-waste is driven by globalization, rapid product obsolescence, low-cost components, and increased purchasing power. Proper disposal methods include recycling, landfilling, and inc

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    DIGANT TYAGI

    VIVEK GUPTA

    B.TECH CSE II YR

    WHAT IS E - GARBAGE
    Electronic

    waste, "e-waste" or "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" ("WEEE") is a waste consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance.

    It is a point of concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable.

    E - GARBAGE : MAIN SOURCES

    IT & TELECOM EUIPMENTS CONSUMER & LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

    SMALL & LARGE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC TOOLS

    MONITORING & CONTROL INSTRUMENTS

    MEDICAL DEVICES

    E GARBAGE PROJECTION

    COMPOSITION OF E - GARBAGE
    E-Waste contains several different substances and chemicals, many of which are toxic and are likely to create adverse impact on environment and health, if not handled properly. However, classification of E-waste as hazardous or otherwise shall depend upon the extent of presence of hazardous constituents in it.

    The composition of toxic chemicals in an average computer of 31.5 kg

    MAIN EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENT

    Acidification of soil. Air Pollution.

    E-Waste accounts for 40 percent of the lead and 75 percent of the heavy metals found in landfills.
    Pollution of Ground-Water.

    EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH


    Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems, blood systems and kidney damage.
    Affects brain development of children.

    Chronic damage to the brain.

    Respiratory and skin disorders due to bioaccumulation in fishes.

    Asthmatic bronchitis.

    DNA damage.

    Reproductive and developmental problems.

    Immune system damage.

    Lung Cancer.

    Damage to heart, liver and spleen.

    REASONS FOR GROWTH OF E - GARBAGE

    Globalization high obsolescence rate Inability of technology to support up-gradation Less costly components used in the electronic equipments Low cost of products Purchasing power increase

    E - GARBAGE DISPOSAL
    METHODS
    Recycle Landfill Incineration Reuse

    RECYCLING OF
    STEPS IN RECYCLING :
    Dismantling of E-Waste Removal of hazardous materials such as PCB, HG, removal of plastic etc. Strong acids are used to remove valuable metals such as gold, lead, copper etc.

    METHODS FOR RECYCLING :


    Consumer recycling Donation Take back Exchange Corporate recycling

    MAIN RECYCLING SITES IN THE WORLD

    CONCLUSION
    Reduce

    Recover

    Reuse

    Recycle

    = Zero Land Fill

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