The document discusses the impact of electronic waste (e-waste) on the environment and human health. It defines e-waste as electrical and electronic equipment that has been disposed of by its owner. E-waste contains hazardous materials like lead, chromium, cadmium, and mercury. Burning e-waste releases emissions that pollute the air, soil, and water. Workers involved in improper e-waste disposal and recycling are directly exposed to physical and health risks from these toxic chemicals. Proper e-waste disposal and recycling methods are needed to prevent environmental damage and protect human health.

1. IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC WASTE
ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
BY SNAHA DEBNATH
BMRIT, 3RD YEAR
TRIPURA INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES

2.  Introduction
 Sources of e-waste
 Types of e-waste
 Causes of e-waste
 Effects of e-waste on environment
 Effects of e-waste on human health
 Methods of disposal of e-waste
 Conclusion
 Reference
CONTENTS

3. INTRODUCTION
Electronic waste, mostly referred as e-
waste refers to electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE) that has been disposed
of by the owner as waste and has no
intention of re-using it. E-waste contains
both hazardous and valuable elements.

4. SOURCES OF E-WASTE

5. CLASSIFICATION OF E-WASTE

6. CAUSES OF E-WASTE

7. EFFECTS OF E-WASTE ON
ENVIRONMENT
• Emissions from
e-waste create
environmental
damage. Burning
of e-waste can
cause air-
pollution.
• E-waste are non-
degradable and
cause soil pollution
and needs special
type of treatment.
• E-waste dumping
yards and nearby
places are
polluted and
cause water
pollution.

8. EFFECTS OF E-WASTE ON HUMAN
HEALTH
 E-waste poses great dangers to
human health and the surrounding.
 This equipment contains chemicals,
hazardous elements and heavy
metals.
 Additionally, e-waste workers are
directly subjected to both physical
and ergonomic risks.

9. EFFECTS ON HUMAN BODY
Elements Effects on human body
Lead Damage to central and peripheral
nervous systems, kidney damage.
Affects brain development of
Chromium Asthmatic bronchitis, DNA damage.
Cadmium Toxic irreversible effects on human
health. Accumulates kidney and liver.
Causes neural damage.
Mercury Chronic damage to the brain.
Plastic problems Burning produces dioxin. It causes
reproductive and development
system problems.

10. METHODS OF DISPOSAL OF E-WASTE
There are a few different ways to dispose of e-waste; each come
with their own set of environmental issues.
 Landfilling
 Acid Bath
 Incineration
 Recycling
 Reuse

11. MANAGEMENT OF E-WASTE

12. RECYCLING OF E-WASTE

13. CONCLUSION
In summary, the impact of e-waste
on human health and the environment
demands urgent action. Proper disposal
and recycling are vital to prevent
hazardous substance release.
Collaborative efforts between
governments, industries, and individuals
are essential to ensure a safer and
sustainable future for all.

14. Reference
 https://www.ewaste1.com
 https://www.iid.org.in
 https://earth.org.in

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