PRACTICAL NO - 2

• Composition of E – Waste & Segregation – from

the material provided.

1. OBJECTIVE : identify the composition of E – waste

and segregate from the provided Material .

2. INTRODUCTION : composition of E-waste

Composition of E-Waste include material such as –
• Ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass, plastics, pollutants,
and other are the six categories of materials reported for e-
waste composition. Iron and steel constitute the major
fraction in waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) materials, with plastics being the second largest.

• Nonferrous materials, including metals such as copper and aluminum,

and precious metals such as silver, gold, and platinum are third in
abundance and have significant commercial value.
 • Toxic materials include lead and cadmium in circuit boards, lead oxide
and cadmium in cathode ray tubes, mercury in switches and flat-screen
monitors, brominated flame retardants on printed circuit boards, and
plastic and insulated cables; when these exceed the threshold quantities,
they are regarded as pollutants and can damage the environment if
disposed of improperly

METHODOLOGY :
The segregation of e-waste typically involves sorting electronic
components based on their material composition.
This process includes:

1. Collection: Gather electronic devices at designated collection

points or through recycling programs.

2. Initial Sorting: Separate items based on their potential for reuse

or recycling. Functional devices may be considered for refurbishment

or donation.

3. Dismantling: Disassemble electronics into individual components

like circuit boards, batteries, plastics, metals, and glass.
4. Material Identification: Identify and categorize materials to
determine the appropriate recycling methods. Common materials
include copper, aluminum, gold, plastics, and hazardous substances
OBSERVATION :

The observation of e-waste often unveils informal processing

practices in certain regions, where individuals engage in

rudimentary and hazardous methods to extract valuable materials.

Open burning, acid stripping, and other unsafe techniques not only

jeopardize the environment but also pose serious health risks to

those involved in these informal recycling process.
CONCLUSION : The observation of e-waste serves as a visual testament
to the challenges posed by our rapidly evolving technological landscape. It
underscores the urgency to develop and adopt sustainable practices for the
disposal, recycling, and repurposing of electronic devices to minimize
environmental harm and foster a more circular approach to electronic product
lifecycles.