‘Today’s electronic
gadgets
Tomorrow’s electronic
waste’
What is electronic waste?
Electronic waste
or e-waste ~ can
be describes as
discarded electrical
or electronic devices
which cannot be
reuse, resale,
recycling again is
known as e-waste.
How this become e-waste?
Changes
and
advancement
in technology
Changes in
fashion style, and
status of people.
Internet accessibility Any time & any where connectivity
High resolution power camera
G.P.S
Attractive offers from manufactures on new
gadgets.
Small life of equipments
Generators of E~waste?
 Households.
 Small and large business
 Institution and goverment offices.
 Equipment manufacturers.
Why E~waste is a problem..?
It contains
harmful
elements
like...
(Beryllium,lead,
Mercury etc.)
Discarded electronics
are managed badly.
Most recyclers don’t recycle they
export.
Most
E~waste
goes to
landfills.
E~waste in India ......India generates over 2 million tons of E~waste
every year.
Harmful techniques like burning Pcb’s, wire, are
common practice in recycling sectors in big cities in
India.
city wise production of e~waste in India.
E -waste management market
How to overcome....
Reduce the E~waste by collecting main parts from
the electronic gadgets which can be re-used again...
suraj kumar soni
ECE 3nd year...

E-waste