This document discusses e-waste, its effects on the environment, and management strategies. It defines e-waste as electronic and electric products nearing the end of their usable life. E-waste comes from sources like IT equipment, appliances, consumer devices, and medical equipment. When improperly disposed, e-waste releases toxic heavy metals like lead, chromium, cadmium, and mercury that can damage human health and the environment. Effective e-waste management requires efforts from governments, industries, and citizens to implement regulations, reduce waste, encourage recycling and reuse, and make more sustainable product choices.

1. PAPER TITLE
“E-WASTE EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT AND ITS MANAGEMENT”
E-WASTE M
MANAGEMENT
Presented by:
MD MUSTAFA KAMAL
DEPTT.ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING NITTTR,CHANDIGARH

2. WHAT IS AN E-WASTE?
• A Popular informal name of electronic and
electric products nearing their end life.
• Pose a threat to human health and also for
the environment.

3. SOURCE OF E-WASTE
• IT & Telecom Equipments
• Large Household Appliances
• Small Household Appliances
• Consumer & Lighting Equipments
• Electrical & Electronic Tools
• Toys & Sports Equipment
• Medical Devices
• Monitoring & Control Instruments

4. E-WASTE
Monitors 10%
Televisions 10%
Electronic waste
Computers, telephones, fax, printers, etc. 15%
DVD/VCR Players, CD players,
radios, Hi-Fi sets etc. 15%
Refrigerators 20%
Electric waste
Washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners,
vacuum cleaners, Coffee machines, toasters, 30%
irons etc.

5. EFFECT OF E-WASTE ON ENVIRONMENT
Element Effect on environment
Lead Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems, blood systems and
kidney damage.
Affects brain development of children
Chromium Asthmatic bronchitis.
DNA damage
Cadmium Toxic irreversible effects on human health. Accumulates in kidney and
liver.
Causes neural damage.
Teratogenic
Mercury Chronic damage to the brain.
Respiratory and
Plastics Burning produces dioxin. It causes
including PVC Reproductive and developmental problems;
Immune system damage;
Interfere with regulatory hormones

6. WHY E-WASTE MANAGEMENT?
• Pollution of ground water.
• Acidification of soil.
• Emission of toxic fumes and gases.
• Fastest growing portion of municipal wastes.
• Releases carcinogenic substances into the air.

7. MANAGEMENT STEPS
• Inventory management
• Production­process modification
• Volume reduction
• Recovery and reuse
• Sustainable product design

8. RESPOSIBILITIES OF THE GOVT.,
• Regulatory agencies in each district
• An adequate system of laws
• R&D in hazardous waste management
• Strict regulations against dumping e-waste
• Heavy fines on industries
• Encourage NGOs

9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDUSTRIES
• Management options.
• Label materials to assist in recycling.
• Green packaging options.
• Adoption of waste minimization techniques.

10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITIZEN
Opt for those
• Made with fewer toxic constituents
• That use recycled content
• That are energy efficient
• That utilize minimal packaging
• That offer take back options.

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