This presentation discusses electronic waste (e-waste) and its impacts. It begins with an introduction to e-waste, defining it as electronic appliances such as computers, phones, and TVs that are disposed of by their original users. It then outlines the impacts of e-waste, such as the release of toxic materials like lead and dioxins when e-waste is burned. The presentation notes that e-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams and discusses the problems associated with improper e-waste disposal and management in India. It concludes by stressing the importance of creating a national framework for environmentally sound e-waste management through public awareness, detailed inventories, and pilot collection/recycling schemes.

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ELECTRONIC WASTE
SOURCES AND CHARACTERSTICS
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Introduction
E-Waste
Impacts of e-waste
Indian E-waste scenario
Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION
Electronics industry is the world's largest and fastest
growing manufacturing industry.
In developing countries, on an average it equals to 1% of
total solid waste and is expected to grow to 2% by 2010
(UNEP, 2009)

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E-Waste
Electronic waste commonly known as E-waste or Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), or end-of-life
electronic are the electronic appliances such as computers,
laptops, TVs, DVD players, mobile phones, MP3 players etc.
including their assembly, sub-assembly, components and
consumables, which have been disposed of or unwanted by
their original users(Bhuie et al.,2004).
• Lead is a toxic substances which may cause lead poisoning
and can be especially harmful young children.

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E-waste accumulation in China

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Valuable Materials
Gold, silver, copper, platinum etc. are valuable
substances which turn recycling of e-waste into a
lucrative business opportunity.

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Impacts Of E-waste
 Electronic wastes can cause widespread environmental
damage due to the use of toxic materials
Toxic Materials releases highly toxic dioxins and furans when
burned
Land filling of e wastes can lead to the leaching of lead into
the ground water.
If the CRT is crushed and burned, it emits toxic fumes into the
air (Ramachandra and Saira, 2004)
The cadmium from one mobile phone battery is enough to
pollute 600 m3 of water (Trick, 2002).

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In pre-reprocessing and reprocessing stage
sells it to the recycler/dismantler and disposers for reprocessing.
sell it through small traders to the wholesaler/bigger trader who
segregates and sort out different types of waste material
components,
who purchases E-waste along with the other recyclable waste or
scrap like old news papers, books, cardboards, plastics ferrous-tin
material items, glass bottles, etc., from the consumer,
Collection by Kabadiwalas

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Problems with e-waste
Problems associated with the e-waste management-
its ever increasing quantum
its scientific and environment friendly disposal
Management and disposal of e-waste has become a
serious problem among states nationwide.
The problem of electronic waste (e-waste) is growing at
an unsustainable rate.

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Conclusion
It is important that we create a national framework for the
environmentally sound management of e-waste including
wide public awareness and education
Conduct detailed inventories of e-waste
Initiate pilot schemes on collection and sorting of e-
wastes , including take back schemes and schemes for
repair refurbishment and recycling

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