Why is E-waste a problem??Electronis waste or E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life." 

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4. What is an E-waste?
 Electronis waste or E-waste is a popular, informal name
for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life."
 Any improperly diposed electronics can be classified as E-
waste.
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5. Why is E-waste a problem??
 Rapid technology change
 Increased consumer electronic purposes
 More E-wate
 Increasing Human health risks.
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6. E-waste Management
The basic principles of E-Waste management is Reduce,Reuse
& Recycle.-----
Reduce: The number of electronic & electrical equipment.
Reuse: It means the use of Product more than once .
Recycle: The equipment is used to manufacture new products.
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7. Types of E-Waste:
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8. Sources of E-Waste:
Home:
• PC
• Television
• Radio
• Cell phones
• Washing machine
• Microwave oven
• CD player
• Fan
• Electric Iron
• etc
Hospitals:
• PC
• Monitors
• ECG device
• Microscope
• Incubator
• etc
Government:
• PC
• CPU
• FAX machine
• Xerox machine
• Scanner
• Fan
• Tube lights
• Air conditions
• etc
Private Sectors
(Restaurants , Industries):
• PC
• Boilers
• Mixer
• Signal Generators
• Incubator
• etc
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9. Categories of E-waste
 IT and Telecom equipment
 Large household appliances
 Small household appliances
 Consumer and lighting equipment
 Electrical and electronic equipment
 Toys and sports equipment
 Medical devices
 Monitoring and instruments
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10. E-waste rate(Approx.)
Monitors: 10%
Televisions: 10%
Telephones, fax,printers etc : 15%
Dvd players/VCR players, radios , Cd players etc : 15%
Refrigerators :20%
Washing machines, Dryers, Airconditions , vaccume cleaners, Coffee
Machines, Toasters , Irons etc :30%
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11. Toxic Substances Present in E-waste:
→Lead:
Lead can be found in circuit boards and monitor cathode ray
tubes.it can affect the kidneys. It is particularly dangerous for
young children because it can damage nervous connections and
cause blood and brain disorders.
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12. Mercury:
 It is found in switches,mobile phones,lamps and batteries.it causes brain
and liver damage.it is readily absorbed by the human body and leading to
cell damage.
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13. Cadmium:
Cadmium
Cadmium components may have serious impacts on the kidneys.
Cadmium is adsorbed through respiration but is also taken up with
food Acute exposure to cadmium fumes causes flu-like symptoms of
weakness, fever, headache, chills, sweating and muscular pain.
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14. Effects of E-waste:
On environment:
 Pollution on ground water
 Air pollution
 Acidification of soil.
 Uncontrolled burning and disposal are environment problems.
 It has become a uncontrolled issue.
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15. Effects On human health
 Damages kidney & liver.
 Causes high blood pressure.
 Cause eye & throat irritation.
 Affects brain development of children.
 DNA damage.
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16. Recycling of E-Waste
• Disassembly/dismantling :
Disassembly is the systematic removal of components, parts, a group of parts or a subassembly from a
product which is in E-Waste
• Upgrading :
It includes comminuting and separation of materials using mechanical / physical and/or metallurgical
processing. Methods to recover materials include incineration and refining.
• Materials Recovery :
The material are recovered by recycling facilities. The plastic, glass, metals can be recovered by
sorting them before mixing with other waste.
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17. Advantages of Recycling E-Waste :
• Asset recovery
• Reduction of need for landfills
• Reduction of junks and clutters
• Resale and Reuse
• Creation of jobs
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19. Management Steps
 Inventory Management
 Production Process Modifications
 Volume reduction
 Recovery and Reuse
 Sustainable Product design
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20. Responsibilities of The Govt.
 Regulatory agencies in each district
 An adequate system of laws
 R & D in hazardous waste management
 Strict Regulations against dumping e-waste
 Heavy fines on industries
 Encourage ENGO’s
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21. Responsibilities of The Industries.
 Management Options
 Label materials to assist in recycling
 Green packaging options
 Adoptions of waste minimization techniques
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22. Responsibilities as a Citizens.
 Management Options
 Label materials to assist in recycling
 Green packaging options
 Adoptions of waste minimization techniques
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