E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electronic equipment like computers, phones, TVs, and appliances. It is a growing problem due to the toxic materials inside electronics and the danger of data theft if devices are not properly disposed of. The key issues around e-waste are ensuring data security, promoting recycling and reuse of electronic parts, and reducing environmental and health effects of improper disposal. Proper e-waste control methods include providing many recycling locations, encouraging people to declutter, and using events like holidays to motivate recycling.
Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered e-waste.
This is a slideshow that I created after doing a research paper on E-waste. I think that the use of a visual aid to put the concept into perspective is beneficial.
Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered e-waste. Informal processing of electronic waste in developing countries may cause serious health and pollution problems, as these countries have limited regulatory oversight of e-waste processing.
Electronic waste or e-waste is any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance.
This presentation contains:
-Introduction
-Indian Scenario
-Main Sources
-Problems
-Hazards
-Effects on Human Health
-E-waste Management (Solutions)
-Sustainable E-waste handling
-Basel Convention
-Need for Legal Framework
Electronic products not only add tons of waste to our landfills, but they also contain toxins that are dangerous to our health and the environment. When you understand how easy it is to recycle electronic devices and the benefits it brings to society, our health, and the environment, you can ensure that your old electronic devices do not end up in local landfills.
For More Detail visit these sites.
Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered e-waste.
This is a slideshow that I created after doing a research paper on E-waste. I think that the use of a visual aid to put the concept into perspective is beneficial.
Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered e-waste. Informal processing of electronic waste in developing countries may cause serious health and pollution problems, as these countries have limited regulatory oversight of e-waste processing.
Electronic waste or e-waste is any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance.
This presentation contains:
-Introduction
-Indian Scenario
-Main Sources
-Problems
-Hazards
-Effects on Human Health
-E-waste Management (Solutions)
-Sustainable E-waste handling
-Basel Convention
-Need for Legal Framework
Electronic products not only add tons of waste to our landfills, but they also contain toxins that are dangerous to our health and the environment. When you understand how easy it is to recycle electronic devices and the benefits it brings to society, our health, and the environment, you can ensure that your old electronic devices do not end up in local landfills.
For More Detail visit these sites.
Electronic Waste Singapore: Must Know FactsViroGreenSG
Here you'll find everything you need to know about electronic waste Singapore, the status and the risk. We must act now before everything is too late. Electronic wastes are still reusable and recyclable. Learn how to to dispose it properly and where to dispose it.
Electronic products not only add tons of waste to our landfills, but they also contain toxins that are dangerous to our health and the environment. When you understand how easy it is to recycle electronic devices and the benefits it brings to society, our health, and the environment, you can ensure that your old electronic devices do not end up in local landfills.
For More Detail visit these sites.
E waste recyclers is e-waste management company in India. Our e-waste recycling company recycles electronic and electrical waste, toner cartridge or anything that runs on electricity or battery. We also provide you data destruction certificate
e waste is the youngest member added to ever growing family of Solid wastes that is the most important marker of the modern civilization. The magnitude and variety of the issues associated with the e waste are continually rising but e waste if scientifically managed and recycled provide a new opportunity for the secondary resource for many precious Metals and materials. Government of India has already notified the regulatory provisions for the management of e waste in the country. Various such e waste issues are discussed.
E-waste, also known as electronic waste, refers to discarded electronic devices, such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, and other electronic equipment. This waste contains hazardous and non-biodegradable materials, including heavy metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium, as well as other toxic chemicals, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), brominated flame retardants, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Electronic waste is increasing rapidly day by day, and safely processing this waste is essential to human health and the environment. The growing problem of e-waste can only be solved by a concerted effort from individuals and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle electronic devices. To know more Click here: https://eridirect.com
Most Common Challenges Faced While Disposing of E-Waste.pdfComputer Waste
From reducing and reusing IT equipment to choosing proper disposal methods, find out how you can make a difference when it comes to e-waste recycling.
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E-waste is a major concern in today's world. It is AN ENVIRONMENT KILLER..!!. Its management is also of great importance. By Advait Vijay Mane, Mumbai, India.
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4. E-Waste Topics of ImportanceE-Waste Topics of Importance
What exactly is e-waste?What exactly is e-waste?
Main aspects of E-waste.Main aspects of E-waste.
Effects.Effects.
Controlling methods.Controlling methods.
6. ““Electronic-WasteElectronic-Waste”” may be defined as,
Discarded Electronic equipments.
( i.e. Computers, Office Electronic equipments,
Entertainment device electronics, Mobile phones,
Television sets, and Refrigerators.
This includes used electronics,
which are destined for reuse, resale,
salvage, recycling, or disposal.
7.
8. E-Waste GeneratorsE-Waste Generators
Homes & Residences.Homes & Residences.
Commercial Businesses.Commercial Businesses.
Professional Offices.Professional Offices.
Large Manufacturing Industry.Large Manufacturing Industry.
Utilities & Public Services.Utilities & Public Services.
9. Two Main Aspects of E-WasteTwo Main Aspects of E-Waste
Data SecurityData Security
Recycle and ReuseRecycle and Reuse
10. Data SecurityData Security
• Ensuring all data storage devicesEnsuring all data storage devices
and media in all electronics areand media in all electronics are
completely sanitized.completely sanitized.
• Ensuring all data sanitation isEnsuring all data sanitation is
fully documented and auditable.fully documented and auditable.
11. Data SecurityData Security
• Keeping hazardous materialsKeeping hazardous materials
found in electronics fromfound in electronics from
disposal into landfills.disposal into landfills.
• Ensuring all electronic dataEnsuring all electronic data
storage devices and media arestorage devices and media are
cleaned.cleaned.
22. EffectsEffects
On Human HealthOn Human Health
DNA damage.DNA damage.
Lung Cancer.Lung Cancer.
Damage to Heart & Liver.Damage to Heart & Liver.
Chronic damage to the Brain.Chronic damage to the Brain.
Asthmatic bronchitis.Asthmatic bronchitis.
24. Key Messages & StrategiesKey Messages & Strategies
1. Easy & convenient1. Easy & convenient
Many recycling locations in the Town CitiesMany recycling locations in the Town Cities
Find sites atFind sites at GreenGuardian.comGreenGuardian.com
25. Key Messages & StrategiesKey Messages & Strategies
2. De-clutter2. De-clutter
Motivate people toMotivate people to
“get rid of, clean out”“get rid of, clean out”
26. 3. Use trigger events
Holidays, back-to-
school
Key Messages & StrategiesKey Messages & Strategies
27. Putting it All Together,Putting it All Together,
““GREENGREEN &&
SECURESECURE””
28. Introducing a new concept forIntroducing a new concept for
eensuring the most completelynsuring the most completely
secure and thoroughlysecure and thoroughly GREENGREEN
method of e-waste disposal.method of e-waste disposal.
31. KISS²KISS² FormulaFormula
KISSKISS22
== ( Keep It Simple( Keep It Simple
Stupid )Stupid )
XX
( Killing It Securely( Killing It Securely
Sanitizes )Sanitizes )
The Result of applying this formula equalsThe Result of applying this formula equals
Complete, Secure, &Complete, Secure, & GREENGREEN
32. Where can households recycle e-waste?Where can households recycle e-waste?
Lists of collection sites are available at:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
www.pca.state.mn.us/electronics
Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board
www.greenguardian.com
Hennepin County Environmental Services
www.hennepin.us
keyword search: a to z. Click on “electronics.”
33. What to do before you recycle…What to do before you recycle…
Identity and other personal information canIdentity and other personal information can
be stolen from a computer, cell phone, orbe stolen from a computer, cell phone, or
other data storage devices.other data storage devices.
Before recycling your electronics, protectBefore recycling your electronics, protect
yourself from identity theft by removingyourself from identity theft by removing
personal data and your files.personal data and your files.
For information on how to remove data,For information on how to remove data,
check with the manufacturer, the recycler, orcheck with the manufacturer, the recycler, or
search the Internet.search the Internet.
34. ConclusionConclusion
It is important that weIt is important that we
create a nationalcreate a national
framework for theframework for the
environmentally soundenvironmentally sound
management ofmanagement of e-wastee-waste
including wideincluding wide publicpublic
awareness andawareness and
educationeducation
Conduct detailedConduct detailed
inventories of e-wasteinventories of e-waste
Initiate pilot schemes onInitiate pilot schemes on
collection and sorting ofcollection and sorting of
e-wastese-wastes,including take,including take
back schemes andback schemes and
schemes forschemes for repairrepair
refurbishment andrefurbishment and
The MPCA has a great e-waste web site, complete with a listing of collections sites by County, and special collection events.
PCA lists 172 collectors with 232 permanent sites
GG: 19 local collectors, 14 manufacturer programs
**Both include Best Buy’s pilot project at 17 stores**
