definition, source, toxic substances, and effect due to e-waste

2. What is Electronic Waste?
It may be defined as,
computers, office electronic
equipment, entertainment
devices & many other electronic
or electrical devices which are
unwanted, broken & discarded
by their original users
are known as ‘E-Waste’ or
‘Electronic Waste’

4. How these become E-Waste?
Reasons:
Advancement in technology
Changes in Style, Fashion & Status
Nearing the end of their useful life
Not taking precautions while handling them

5. Why so much ado about E-Waste?
• 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.

7. • Lead in CRT monitor,
batteries, printed circuit
board. –
• Beryllium in motherboard
–
• Mercury in fluorescent
lamps and alkaline
batteries –
• Cadmium in printer and
toners –
• Barium in lamps –

10. Top 5 nation producing e-waste
 United states-
 China -
 Japan -
 Germany -
 India -

11. • Mumbai
• New Delhi
• Bangalore
• Chennai

12. What to do with this waste?

13. collection
Reuse
old phones, TV
etc…
recycle
Resistor,
capacitor etc…
Recovery
Gold ,silver
,copper etc…
Landfill
Waste
materials

20. If you have any
e-waste, please
drop them at
your nearest
recycling centers.