The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) in India and around the world. It notes that India generates about 1.5 lakh tons of e-waste annually, but much of it is improperly disposed of by being dumped or burned, releasing toxic chemicals. Recycling e-waste helps reduce pollution, but most is still ending up in landfills and contaminating soil and water supplies. Citizens need to properly dispose of old electronics, support repair and reuse over disposal, and advocate for better government management of the e-waste stream.

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2. 1. Introduction
2. How it is effecting our lives
3. Facts
4. India’s scenario
5. E-waste management
6. Responsibility of citizen
7. Reference

3. • Technology is changing and people change their electronic
products like mobile phones , and other electronic gadget,
second-hand electronic equipment are dumped. Where? I
don't know .. but its all waste -" e-waste
• Recyclable electronic waste is sometimes further categorized
as a "commodity" while e-waste which cannot be reused is
distinguished as "waste". Both types of e-waste have raised
concern considering that many components of such
equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable.

4. • Computer wastes that are land filled produces
contaminated leachates which eventually pollute
the groundwater
• Acids and sludge obtained from melting computer
chips, if disposed on the ground causes
acidification of soil.

5. • Incineration of e-wastes can emit toxic fumes and
gases, thereby polluting the surrounding air
• Disposing of e-waste is not only affecting human
but even poor animals are suffering

6. • The situation is alarming as India generates about 1.5
lakh tones of e-waste annually.
• Bangalore may be generating 10,000 tones to 15,000
tones of e-waste every month, according to industry
sources.
• Guiyu, Hong Kong a thriving area of illegal e-
waste recycling is facing acute water shortages
due to the contamination of water resources.

7. • While the world is marveling at the technological
revolution, countries like India are facing an
imminent danger
• E-waste of developed countries, such as the US,
dispose their wastes to India and other Asian
countries.
• Major reasons for exports are cheap labour.
• Recycling a computer costs USA and Europe 20 US
dollars whereas India only 2 US dollars.

10. • It is estimated that 75% of electronic items
are stored due to uncertainty of how to
manage it. These electronic junks lie
unattended in houses, offices, warehouses
etc. and normally mixed with household
wastes, which are finally disposed off at
landfills. This necessitates implementable
management measures.

13. your generation of e-waste through smart
procurement and good maintenance.

14. still functioning electronic equipment by donating or
selling it to someone who can still use it

15. those components that cannot be
repaired.
• Waste prevention is perhaps more preferred to any
other waste management option including recycling.

16. • Separate e-waste from organic waste in your home

17. • Don't give used dry cell batteries,
mobile phones, printer cords,
fluorescent lamps and other such
household objects to unorganized
scrap dealers

18. • Buy rechargeable batteries for power tools, home
appliances and digital cameras

19. • http://epaper.livemint.com/artMailDisp.aspx?article=15_04_
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste
• http://www.bostonelectronicwaste.com/go-
green/what-is-ewaste
• https://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/definition/e-waste