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This document presents information about electronic waste (e-waste) in 3 paragraphs. It defines e-waste and lists major sources like TVs, phones, household appliances, and audio/visual components. It then discusses the environmental and health effects of e-waste, including pollution from toxic chemicals entering soil and water supplies and causing damage to human organs and systems. Statistics are given that India generates over 40 million tons of e-waste annually but only 27% is recycled. The conclusion calls for greater awareness of e-waste issues and benefits of reuse/recycling over disposal.
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- 1. RAJKIYA ENGINEERING COLLEGE BIJNOR PRESENTED BY- ABHAY SINGH CIVIL ENGINEERING 2nd YEAR PRESENTED TO – DR. ASHU TOMAR ASST. PROFESSOR
- 2. ELECTRONICS WASTE An environment killer……!!
- 3. CONTENTS
- 4. WHAT IS E-WASTE ?
- 5. SOURCES OF E-WASTE Electronic devices used for entertainment like TV, DVDs, and CD players. Equipment or devices used for communication like phones, landline phones, fax etc. Household equipment’s like vaccum cleaner, microwave ovens, washing machines, air conditioners etc. Audio, visual components such as VCRs, Stereo equipment etc.
- 6. EFFECT OF E- WASTE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Emission from e-waste create environmental damage. Toxic chemicals from e-waste enter the “soil- crop-food pathway,” These are non biodegradable and causes soil pollution. E-waste dumping yards and nearby places are polluted and cause health hazards.
- 7. EFFECT OF E-WASTE ON HUMAN BODY Damage the central and peripheral nervous system, blood system and kidney damage. Toxic irreversible effects on human health. Accumulates in kidney and liver. Causes neural damage . Teratogenic. Chronic damage to brain and respiratory system. It causes reproductive and developmental problems; immune system damage; interface with regulatory Harmones.
- 8. HOW THESE BECOME E-WASTE ? Advancement in technology. Changes in style fashion and status. Nearing the end of their useful life. Not taking precautions while handing them.
- 9. WHY E-WASTE MANAGEMENT ? Pollution of ground water. Acidification of soil. Emission of toxic fumes and gases. It is the fastest growing portion of municipal waste. Release harmful gases into the air.
- 10. STATISTICS According to statistics we are generating more than 40 million tons of e-waste a year and only 27% of this is recycled. India is in the 3rd position in the generation of e-waste .
- 11. CONCLUSION E waste has emerged as one of the fastest growing waste streams world wide today. Electronic gadgets, without proper disposal can cause environmental harm. Reuse and recycle are more beneficial than simple disposal. Awareness of e-waste should be given. Government shall take steps to reduce e-waste disposal.
- 12. THANK YOU
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- PRESENTED BY – ABHAY SINGH CIVIL ENGINEERING 2ND