The document discusses the problem of electronic waste (e-waste) and how toxic chemicals from discarded electronics are harming the environment and people. E-waste is shipped from developed countries to places like China and Africa where it is piled up without being properly recycled. This exposes people to toxic chemicals from materials like lead, mercury and cadmium. To address the problem, companies need to remove hazardous components from products and ensure electronics are safely recycled instead of being dumped overseas.