Radioactive Waste, E-Waste, Biomedical Waste: Definition, sources, classification, segregation, management and disposal methods

3. Electronic Waste (E-waste)
E-waste is any electrical or electronic equipment that's been
discarded. E-waste contains a list of chemicals that are
harmful to people and the environment, like: mercury, lead,
beryllium, brominated flame retardants, and cadmium. When
electronics are mishandled during disposal, these chemicals
end up in our soil, water, and air.
Examples of E-waste: TV appliances, computers, laptops,
tablets, mobile phones, white goods - for example, fridges,
washing machines, dryers - home entertainment and stereo
systems, toys, toasters and kettles.

4. Electronic pollution is the form of pollution caused by the discarded
electrical or electronic devices.

15. The Biggest Exporters of e-waste in the world in 2019 in tonnes

21. Father and mother of Radioactivity
They experienced radiation sickness and Marie Curie died of
aplastic anemia in 1934.

22. Radioactive waste is a type of hazardous waste that contains
radioactive material. Radioactive waste is a result of many activities,
including nuclear medicine, nuclear research, nuclear power
generation, rare-earth mining, and nuclear weapons reprocessing.
Radioactive waste
Why is radioactive waste dangerous?
Radioactive waste is hazardous because it
emits radioactive particles, which if not properly managed
can be a risk to human health and the environment.
What is the largest source of radioactive waste?
Radioactive waste comes from a number of sources. In countries with nuclear power
plants, nuclear armament, or nuclear fuel treatment plants, the majority
of waste originates from the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear weapons reprocessing.

43. Dr. Arun Sharma

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