The document discusses the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental impacts. E-waste contains toxic and non-biodegradable components that harm the environment and human health when disposed of improperly. A study of college students found that most were unaware of e-waste issues prior to an educational intervention. After learning about e-waste, most students said they would be likely to change their disposal habits to more environmentally friendly options like recycling. Continued education efforts are needed to further address e-waste and promote sustainable practices.
The document discusses a study on public awareness and knowledge of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental impacts. A survey of 56 adults found that most disposed of electronics by recycling or storing them, showing some awareness. However, many lacked knowledge of local e-waste recycling sites. While half had prior e-waste knowledge, educating participants increased the percentage who would change disposal methods to be more environmentally friendly. Thus, greater public education may help address the growing e-waste problem.
This document provides a literature review on the economic and environmental impacts of electronic waste (e-waste). It discusses how e-waste production is increasing globally but most is improperly disposed of, polluting the environment. Developing countries import much of the world's e-waste but lack regulations, leading to unsafe recycling practices. Potential solutions discussed include manufacturers taking responsibility for recycling, taxes to fund recycling programs, banning e-waste exports, and investing in safe recycling technologies in developing countries.
e-waste: what is your role and are gadget makers helping?Michelle Crawford
When was the last time you upgraded your phone or gadget? According to Greenpeace International, that was probably within the last two years. With a speedy lifespan of electronic devices, comes enormous electronic waste, a.k.a. e-waste. The amount of e-waste has skyrocketed in the last 30 years, representing 20% of America’s trash in landfills and 70% of toxic waste materials. What can we do about this? More articles? - https://www.gbrionline.org/articles More sustainability courses - https://www.gbrionline.org/learning-hub LEED Green Associate Exam Prep, LEED AP Exam Prep, WELL AP Exam Prpe - https://www.gbrionline.org/leed and https://www.gbrionline.org/well
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) in Nigeria. E-waste is increasing rapidly due to the short lifecycles of electronics and dumping by developed countries. Nigeria generates large quantities of e-waste but lacks proper management systems, resulting in health and environmental issues. Common recycling practices like open burning release toxic chemicals. The study aims to assess e-waste management in Ikeja Computer Village, Nigeria to understand available waste, disposal methods, stakeholders, and improvements needed.
Each year, hundreds of millions of units of electronic waste are disposed of, most of it improperly. When electronic waste is burned to retrieve valuable components, it releases toxic chemicals into the air, water, and soil. This pollution contaminates the environment and harms human health, increasing risks of cancer, respiratory illness, and other diseases. Improper e-waste disposal pollutes drinking water sources and renders soil unusable. Governments must take urgent action to enforce strict e-waste recycling laws and ensure all electronic waste is processed safely to prevent further environmental damage and health impacts.
Environmental Impact of Burning Electrical and Electronic Componentsresearchinventy
Electronic waste (e-waste) has been an increasing problem facing the global village. Much of the problem is due to the profligate disposal and burning of these devices without consideration to the municipality’s ability to handle the volume of waste streams that are generated or the effects of the gases released during the burning process. The burning is used as a processing pathway to recovering some of the components of these devices as well as to reduce their volumes to more manageable levels in order to facilitate final disposal as incinerator ash. This paper highlights the effects of burning electronic waste on the local environment. It was found that due to the burning of these e-wastes, there is a tremendous and harmful impact to both the health of the local population as well as that of the environment, particularly the aquatic habitat. Thus, necessitating the need for robust and speedy implementation of legislative oversight in order to ensure a sustainable and long lasting relationship between man and the environment. Some of these laws have been highlighted in this report.
This document discusses the threats that e-waste poses to children's health in Africa. It notes that e-waste contains toxic metals and chemicals that are released into the environment during informal and unregulated recycling activities in Africa. These activities often take place in or near homes, exposing children and communities. While toxic to all, children are especially vulnerable due to their developing bodies and organs. The document reviews the chemicals present in e-waste and their release into the environment, as well as findings of elevated toxic metals in soils, plants, and humans near e-waste sites in Africa.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) around the world. It notes that e-waste contains toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Many outdated electronic devices from developed countries are illegally exported and processed in places like Guiyu, China, exposing residents to health risks from pollution. While efforts have been made to improve recycling and reduce dumping, more action is needed as electronic device usage increases globally. Consumers are encouraged to properly recycle devices and choose upgrades over new purchases to reduce e-waste.
The document discusses a study on public awareness and knowledge of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental impacts. A survey of 56 adults found that most disposed of electronics by recycling or storing them, showing some awareness. However, many lacked knowledge of local e-waste recycling sites. While half had prior e-waste knowledge, educating participants increased the percentage who would change disposal methods to be more environmentally friendly. Thus, greater public education may help address the growing e-waste problem.
This document provides a literature review on the economic and environmental impacts of electronic waste (e-waste). It discusses how e-waste production is increasing globally but most is improperly disposed of, polluting the environment. Developing countries import much of the world's e-waste but lack regulations, leading to unsafe recycling practices. Potential solutions discussed include manufacturers taking responsibility for recycling, taxes to fund recycling programs, banning e-waste exports, and investing in safe recycling technologies in developing countries.
e-waste: what is your role and are gadget makers helping?Michelle Crawford
When was the last time you upgraded your phone or gadget? According to Greenpeace International, that was probably within the last two years. With a speedy lifespan of electronic devices, comes enormous electronic waste, a.k.a. e-waste. The amount of e-waste has skyrocketed in the last 30 years, representing 20% of America’s trash in landfills and 70% of toxic waste materials. What can we do about this? More articles? - https://www.gbrionline.org/articles More sustainability courses - https://www.gbrionline.org/learning-hub LEED Green Associate Exam Prep, LEED AP Exam Prep, WELL AP Exam Prpe - https://www.gbrionline.org/leed and https://www.gbrionline.org/well
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) in Nigeria. E-waste is increasing rapidly due to the short lifecycles of electronics and dumping by developed countries. Nigeria generates large quantities of e-waste but lacks proper management systems, resulting in health and environmental issues. Common recycling practices like open burning release toxic chemicals. The study aims to assess e-waste management in Ikeja Computer Village, Nigeria to understand available waste, disposal methods, stakeholders, and improvements needed.
Each year, hundreds of millions of units of electronic waste are disposed of, most of it improperly. When electronic waste is burned to retrieve valuable components, it releases toxic chemicals into the air, water, and soil. This pollution contaminates the environment and harms human health, increasing risks of cancer, respiratory illness, and other diseases. Improper e-waste disposal pollutes drinking water sources and renders soil unusable. Governments must take urgent action to enforce strict e-waste recycling laws and ensure all electronic waste is processed safely to prevent further environmental damage and health impacts.
Environmental Impact of Burning Electrical and Electronic Componentsresearchinventy
Electronic waste (e-waste) has been an increasing problem facing the global village. Much of the problem is due to the profligate disposal and burning of these devices without consideration to the municipality’s ability to handle the volume of waste streams that are generated or the effects of the gases released during the burning process. The burning is used as a processing pathway to recovering some of the components of these devices as well as to reduce their volumes to more manageable levels in order to facilitate final disposal as incinerator ash. This paper highlights the effects of burning electronic waste on the local environment. It was found that due to the burning of these e-wastes, there is a tremendous and harmful impact to both the health of the local population as well as that of the environment, particularly the aquatic habitat. Thus, necessitating the need for robust and speedy implementation of legislative oversight in order to ensure a sustainable and long lasting relationship between man and the environment. Some of these laws have been highlighted in this report.
This document discusses the threats that e-waste poses to children's health in Africa. It notes that e-waste contains toxic metals and chemicals that are released into the environment during informal and unregulated recycling activities in Africa. These activities often take place in or near homes, exposing children and communities. While toxic to all, children are especially vulnerable due to their developing bodies and organs. The document reviews the chemicals present in e-waste and their release into the environment, as well as findings of elevated toxic metals in soils, plants, and humans near e-waste sites in Africa.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) around the world. It notes that e-waste contains toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Many outdated electronic devices from developed countries are illegally exported and processed in places like Guiyu, China, exposing residents to health risks from pollution. While efforts have been made to improve recycling and reduce dumping, more action is needed as electronic device usage increases globally. Consumers are encouraged to properly recycle devices and choose upgrades over new purchases to reduce e-waste.
Electronic waste (e-waste) describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Rapidly changing technology and planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast-growing amount of e-waste globally. E-waste contains hazardous but also valuable materials. There is disagreement around the relative risks of e-waste and whether restricting the international trade of used electronics improves or worsens conditions. While recycling e-waste recovers materials, informal processing in developing countries can cause health and environmental problems due to toxic emissions and water contamination.
The document discusses the growing problem of e-waste and its harmful effects. It notes that while rules have been implemented in India to address e-waste, little progress has been made and e-waste generation continues to increase significantly each year. Both producers and consumers share responsibility for recycling discarded electronics. Throwing old electronics in landfills or incinerating them harms the environment and living things. There are companies that offer take-back programs for recycling electronics, and recycling centers are available for donating discarded devices. Exposure to toxic metals in improperly recycled e-waste can cause serious health issues in both adults and children. Increased awareness and use of recycling options is needed to protect the environment and all living beings.
Tech Waste: Environmental Impact and ManagementEditor IJCATR
Over the recent years, the global market of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has grown rapidly, while the products
lifespan has become increasingly shorter. The rapid growth of the electronic and IT industry, current user’s culture, increasing rates of
usage of techno products have led to disastrous environmental consequences. Most of these technologies are ending up in backlash
and recycling centres, posing a new environmental challenge in this 21st century. The presence of hazardous and toxic substances in
electronic goods has made tech waste a matter of fear and if not properly managed, it can have unfavourable effects on environment. It
has been proven that some of the waste contain many cancer-causing agents. This paper provides a review of the tech waste problems
and the need for its appropriate management
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste globally and in the United States. While regulations and recycling aim to address the issue, some e-waste recycling companies export waste to developing countries, where informal and unregulated recycling harms human and environmental health. The document recommends choosing e-Steward certified or original manufacturer recyclers to ensure waste stays local and is properly handled.
This document discusses the growing problem of e-waste in India. It notes that India generates over 1.8 million tons of e-waste annually, which is estimated to double by 2020. E-waste includes discarded electronics like computers, phones, TVs, and contains both hazardous and non-hazardous components. There is no proper system for tracking, collecting, and processing e-waste in India, so most recycling is done informally and unsafely by the unorganized sector, causing environmental damage and health hazards. The document calls for increased awareness and regulation to properly manage India's large and increasing amounts of e-waste.
Xie Yong sued a Chinese government agency after his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy that doctors determined was caused by environmental factors during Xie's wife's pregnancy near a local trash incineration plant. Xie believed the constant pollution from the plant was responsible for his son's condition. Although Xie provided evidence of excessive dioxin emissions and health impacts on others living near the plant, local courts ruled against him. Xie then requested emissions data from environmental authorities but was denied on grounds of protecting company secrets. While Xie's case highlights growing awareness of pollution victims' rights in China, many people living near the country's rapidly expanding network of waste incineration plants remain unaware of potential health risks from inadequate
1) China has seen a boom in waste incineration plants due to government subsidies and a push to increase waste treatment capacity. However, many plants operate without proper pollution controls and emissions regularly exceed legal limits.
2) A man sued a local incinerator after his son was born with cerebral palsy, which he believes was caused by pollution from the nearby plant. He has faced resistance from the courts and is now suing the environmental agency for emissions data.
3) There is a lack of transparency around incinerator operations and emissions in China. Some experts believe plants are essentially operating as small coal plants by burning large amounts of coal. Rising public opposition indicates citizens want greater regulation and accountability.
E-waste is a major problem world wide. Therefore managing e-waste becomes challenged. This Slides describes the sources through which e-waste is generated and its consequence on human health. it also describes the major country and city generating most e-waste. Generation of e-waste can be reduce and the same is describe in this presentation. Part 2 of this will be uploaded soon. all the data is taken from journals and from internet. Suggestions are invited. Special Thank you to Dr. Rajesh Timane.
Thank you
This document is a review article from the International Journal of Agricultural and Life Sciences that discusses microbial remediation of heavy metals from e-waste. It provides an overview of e-waste and the heavy metals it contains, such as lead and cadmium, that can cause environmental and health issues. The review summarizes previous research that has studied using microorganisms like Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans to remove heavy metals from e-waste through bioleaching and biosorption processes. It includes a table summarizing 47 studies examining the use of various microbes to remediate metals like copper, nickel, zinc, and gold from different e-
In this research paper, researcher has tried to focus on What is present scenario of E waste management in India & What are the procedures and methods used in its handling?
This document discusses e-waste management. It begins with an introduction that describes how electronic waste has increased due to short product lifecycles and advancing technology. Most e-waste ends up in landfills, but it can be partially recycled due to its material composition. The document then discusses how e-waste differs from other waste due to its dangerous and valuable materials. It notes that while recycling can retrieve metals, e-waste recycling is mostly done in Asia using unsafe methods. The document concludes by discussing environmental problems caused by e-waste and technological changes to reduce such impacts.
Recycling for Disadvantaged Children is a nonprofit organization that collects discarded electronics from colleges and universities and delivers them to trade schools in developing countries like the Philippines. The organization was created in 2009 and incorporated in 2010, and is applying for 501(c)(3) status. It plans to prevent usable electronics from being destroyed in storage by collecting them from schools and reusing the parts in developing world classrooms until they are absolutely unusable, then properly recycling everything to support continued delivery, storage, and security operations.
E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to obsolete, broken, or unwanted electronic devices. Rapid product innovations and consumers replacing functioning electronics with newer models has significantly increased the amount of e-waste. Common e-waste items include old computers, TVs, cell phones, and large appliances. Most e-waste contains toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can cause environmental pollution if improperly disposed of. Many communities now provide e-waste collection and recycling services to safely manage this growing waste stream.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) globally and in the US. It notes that e-waste is not biodegradable and poses environmental and health risks when buried in landfills. The document examines issues like the lack of e-waste recycling availability and the illegal exporting of e-waste to developing countries. It suggests solutions like increasing e-waste recycling programs and improving recycling techniques. The document also discusses surveys conducted on e-waste disposal and attitudes. It emphasizes the need for governments and organizations to address the e-waste problem through definitions, regulations, and cleanup efforts to prevent further environmental damage.
"The effects of e-waste result in damage to our environment and our health. The best way to minimize this is to produce less of it.
This is from an article that appeared on All Green Website: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/blog/effects-of-e-waste/"
This document discusses green computing in developed and developing countries. It summarizes that e-waste is a major problem for developing countries as electronic waste contains hazardous chemicals. Green computing is presented as a solution to tackle the e-waste problem through eco-friendly design, use, disposal and manufacturing of electronics. The document also notes that while developed countries have adopted green computing policies, developing countries have largely ignored these policies and e-waste amounts have increased in developing nations in recent years.
"E-waste is not a problem that is going away any time soon. In fact it is only going to get worse. By 2017, the volume of our thrown away e-products throughout the world is expected to rise by 33 percent from 2012, and we can expect the weight of this garbage to equal eight of the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The amount of e-waste that we produce, including computers, DVD players, cellphones and global positioning products, could rise by a whopping 500% over the next decade in countries such as India. It is crucial to know the effects of e-waste on the environment, and what we can do to stop it.
This is from an article that appeared on All Green Website: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/blog/effects-of-e-waste-on-our-environment/"
Michael Catanzaro presented on USD's e-waste recycling center and efforts to improve its operations. The center provides a free drop-off location for residents and businesses to dispose of electronic waste responsibly. In its first year, the center collected over 100,000 pounds of e-waste. However, it operates at a monthly deficit and needs to double its monthly collection to break even. Catanzaro proposes strategies to increase marketing, collection pounds, and revenue from resale or reuse of parts in order to improve the financial sustainability of the e-waste recycling program.
E-waste refers to electronic products that are discarded by consumers and is the fastest growing waste problem worldwide. It includes computers, mobile phones, TVs, and other electronics. Rapid technological advances and planned obsolescence lead to high disposal rates of electronic devices. Many electronic items contain toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium that can harm the environment if improperly disposed of. Reducing e-waste involves extending the lifespan of electronics through repair and reuse, donating still working items, utilizing manufacturer take-back programs, and considering longevity when purchasing new devices.
A Solution to E-Waste Essay
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Our E-Waste Problem
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IntroductionTechnology has rapidly grown over the years and has be.docxmariuse18nolet
Introduction
Technology has rapidly grown over the years and has become a very important part of society. As technology continues to grow the average life span of electronic equipment continues to decrease. Many consumers are not aware of the importance of recycling their outdated equipment. Expectedly, the number of electronic equipment will continue to increase at global level where microprocessors will be utilized in the number of routine objects (Hilty, 2010).
1. In 2003, almost 75 million communication devices were sold in the USA electronic market. This number grew by 90% in 2008(US Consumer Electronics Sales & Forecast 2003-2008, 2008)
2. In 2009, the total units of electronic devices were more than 3.9 billion in the European Union (United Nations Environment Programme, 2009).
3. In 2001, almost 20 million refrigerator and 50 million televisions were sold in China and nearly 50 million Personal Computers were bought in 2009. In China the growth rate is increasing with every passing year(Wong, Li, & Xong, 2009)
The lack of recycling electronics affects everyone. Keeping electronics out of landfills and properly disposing end of use devices keeps down on harmful materials that exist in some electronics. Unlike their efforts for other solid waste management and recycling programs, most local governments do not provide curbside collection for recycling of used electronics because it is too expensive (Stephenson, 2005). Since many other countries currently have e-waste management programs we will be able to look at countries such as China and Europe to gather information on how their programs currently work. Some countries along with various states in the US such as Maryland and California have already implemented e-waste programs. It is important to understand how the current local government controls its normal waste management programs and what could be done to establish a feasible e-waste management program to the current system. Therefore it is important to assess the roles that the government can play in encouraging recycling and reuse of e-waste.
Abedrabbo(2009) states that the volume of electronic equipment at the end-of-life is consistently rising; however, post-consumer and end-of-life management are in its early stages, without clear solutions that view the complexity of the system. Therefore the second question of the study is to assess the ways of controlling the increasing volume of e-waste. Due to the perceived value of used electronics, some pass their used equipment to family members or friends before eventually storing these units in their attics, basements, or garages (Stephenson, 2005). Whereas some recycle their old products such as very few people make the CPU as their book rack. The study is proposed to find out the factors which are perceived to be associated with improved recycling of electronic devices by consumers. E-waste contains toxic heavy metals, such as lead in batteries and solder which ma.
Electronic waste (e-waste) describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Rapidly changing technology and planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast-growing amount of e-waste globally. E-waste contains hazardous but also valuable materials. There is disagreement around the relative risks of e-waste and whether restricting the international trade of used electronics improves or worsens conditions. While recycling e-waste recovers materials, informal processing in developing countries can cause health and environmental problems due to toxic emissions and water contamination.
The document discusses the growing problem of e-waste and its harmful effects. It notes that while rules have been implemented in India to address e-waste, little progress has been made and e-waste generation continues to increase significantly each year. Both producers and consumers share responsibility for recycling discarded electronics. Throwing old electronics in landfills or incinerating them harms the environment and living things. There are companies that offer take-back programs for recycling electronics, and recycling centers are available for donating discarded devices. Exposure to toxic metals in improperly recycled e-waste can cause serious health issues in both adults and children. Increased awareness and use of recycling options is needed to protect the environment and all living beings.
Tech Waste: Environmental Impact and ManagementEditor IJCATR
Over the recent years, the global market of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has grown rapidly, while the products
lifespan has become increasingly shorter. The rapid growth of the electronic and IT industry, current user’s culture, increasing rates of
usage of techno products have led to disastrous environmental consequences. Most of these technologies are ending up in backlash
and recycling centres, posing a new environmental challenge in this 21st century. The presence of hazardous and toxic substances in
electronic goods has made tech waste a matter of fear and if not properly managed, it can have unfavourable effects on environment. It
has been proven that some of the waste contain many cancer-causing agents. This paper provides a review of the tech waste problems
and the need for its appropriate management
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste globally and in the United States. While regulations and recycling aim to address the issue, some e-waste recycling companies export waste to developing countries, where informal and unregulated recycling harms human and environmental health. The document recommends choosing e-Steward certified or original manufacturer recyclers to ensure waste stays local and is properly handled.
This document discusses the growing problem of e-waste in India. It notes that India generates over 1.8 million tons of e-waste annually, which is estimated to double by 2020. E-waste includes discarded electronics like computers, phones, TVs, and contains both hazardous and non-hazardous components. There is no proper system for tracking, collecting, and processing e-waste in India, so most recycling is done informally and unsafely by the unorganized sector, causing environmental damage and health hazards. The document calls for increased awareness and regulation to properly manage India's large and increasing amounts of e-waste.
Xie Yong sued a Chinese government agency after his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy that doctors determined was caused by environmental factors during Xie's wife's pregnancy near a local trash incineration plant. Xie believed the constant pollution from the plant was responsible for his son's condition. Although Xie provided evidence of excessive dioxin emissions and health impacts on others living near the plant, local courts ruled against him. Xie then requested emissions data from environmental authorities but was denied on grounds of protecting company secrets. While Xie's case highlights growing awareness of pollution victims' rights in China, many people living near the country's rapidly expanding network of waste incineration plants remain unaware of potential health risks from inadequate
1) China has seen a boom in waste incineration plants due to government subsidies and a push to increase waste treatment capacity. However, many plants operate without proper pollution controls and emissions regularly exceed legal limits.
2) A man sued a local incinerator after his son was born with cerebral palsy, which he believes was caused by pollution from the nearby plant. He has faced resistance from the courts and is now suing the environmental agency for emissions data.
3) There is a lack of transparency around incinerator operations and emissions in China. Some experts believe plants are essentially operating as small coal plants by burning large amounts of coal. Rising public opposition indicates citizens want greater regulation and accountability.
E-waste is a major problem world wide. Therefore managing e-waste becomes challenged. This Slides describes the sources through which e-waste is generated and its consequence on human health. it also describes the major country and city generating most e-waste. Generation of e-waste can be reduce and the same is describe in this presentation. Part 2 of this will be uploaded soon. all the data is taken from journals and from internet. Suggestions are invited. Special Thank you to Dr. Rajesh Timane.
Thank you
This document is a review article from the International Journal of Agricultural and Life Sciences that discusses microbial remediation of heavy metals from e-waste. It provides an overview of e-waste and the heavy metals it contains, such as lead and cadmium, that can cause environmental and health issues. The review summarizes previous research that has studied using microorganisms like Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans to remove heavy metals from e-waste through bioleaching and biosorption processes. It includes a table summarizing 47 studies examining the use of various microbes to remediate metals like copper, nickel, zinc, and gold from different e-
In this research paper, researcher has tried to focus on What is present scenario of E waste management in India & What are the procedures and methods used in its handling?
This document discusses e-waste management. It begins with an introduction that describes how electronic waste has increased due to short product lifecycles and advancing technology. Most e-waste ends up in landfills, but it can be partially recycled due to its material composition. The document then discusses how e-waste differs from other waste due to its dangerous and valuable materials. It notes that while recycling can retrieve metals, e-waste recycling is mostly done in Asia using unsafe methods. The document concludes by discussing environmental problems caused by e-waste and technological changes to reduce such impacts.
Recycling for Disadvantaged Children is a nonprofit organization that collects discarded electronics from colleges and universities and delivers them to trade schools in developing countries like the Philippines. The organization was created in 2009 and incorporated in 2010, and is applying for 501(c)(3) status. It plans to prevent usable electronics from being destroyed in storage by collecting them from schools and reusing the parts in developing world classrooms until they are absolutely unusable, then properly recycling everything to support continued delivery, storage, and security operations.
E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to obsolete, broken, or unwanted electronic devices. Rapid product innovations and consumers replacing functioning electronics with newer models has significantly increased the amount of e-waste. Common e-waste items include old computers, TVs, cell phones, and large appliances. Most e-waste contains toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can cause environmental pollution if improperly disposed of. Many communities now provide e-waste collection and recycling services to safely manage this growing waste stream.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) globally and in the US. It notes that e-waste is not biodegradable and poses environmental and health risks when buried in landfills. The document examines issues like the lack of e-waste recycling availability and the illegal exporting of e-waste to developing countries. It suggests solutions like increasing e-waste recycling programs and improving recycling techniques. The document also discusses surveys conducted on e-waste disposal and attitudes. It emphasizes the need for governments and organizations to address the e-waste problem through definitions, regulations, and cleanup efforts to prevent further environmental damage.
"The effects of e-waste result in damage to our environment and our health. The best way to minimize this is to produce less of it.
This is from an article that appeared on All Green Website: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/blog/effects-of-e-waste/"
This document discusses green computing in developed and developing countries. It summarizes that e-waste is a major problem for developing countries as electronic waste contains hazardous chemicals. Green computing is presented as a solution to tackle the e-waste problem through eco-friendly design, use, disposal and manufacturing of electronics. The document also notes that while developed countries have adopted green computing policies, developing countries have largely ignored these policies and e-waste amounts have increased in developing nations in recent years.
"E-waste is not a problem that is going away any time soon. In fact it is only going to get worse. By 2017, the volume of our thrown away e-products throughout the world is expected to rise by 33 percent from 2012, and we can expect the weight of this garbage to equal eight of the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The amount of e-waste that we produce, including computers, DVD players, cellphones and global positioning products, could rise by a whopping 500% over the next decade in countries such as India. It is crucial to know the effects of e-waste on the environment, and what we can do to stop it.
This is from an article that appeared on All Green Website: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/blog/effects-of-e-waste-on-our-environment/"
Michael Catanzaro presented on USD's e-waste recycling center and efforts to improve its operations. The center provides a free drop-off location for residents and businesses to dispose of electronic waste responsibly. In its first year, the center collected over 100,000 pounds of e-waste. However, it operates at a monthly deficit and needs to double its monthly collection to break even. Catanzaro proposes strategies to increase marketing, collection pounds, and revenue from resale or reuse of parts in order to improve the financial sustainability of the e-waste recycling program.
E-waste refers to electronic products that are discarded by consumers and is the fastest growing waste problem worldwide. It includes computers, mobile phones, TVs, and other electronics. Rapid technological advances and planned obsolescence lead to high disposal rates of electronic devices. Many electronic items contain toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium that can harm the environment if improperly disposed of. Reducing e-waste involves extending the lifespan of electronics through repair and reuse, donating still working items, utilizing manufacturer take-back programs, and considering longevity when purchasing new devices.
A Solution to E-Waste Essay
Speech On Electronic Waste
Essay on E-Waste Recycling
Solutions to E- waste problem Essay
Essay about E-Waste
Electronic Waste
Our E-Waste Problem
e-waste Essay
E Waste Management
E-waste Essay example
Essay about E-waste Management
IntroductionTechnology has rapidly grown over the years and has be.docxmariuse18nolet
Introduction
Technology has rapidly grown over the years and has become a very important part of society. As technology continues to grow the average life span of electronic equipment continues to decrease. Many consumers are not aware of the importance of recycling their outdated equipment. Expectedly, the number of electronic equipment will continue to increase at global level where microprocessors will be utilized in the number of routine objects (Hilty, 2010).
1. In 2003, almost 75 million communication devices were sold in the USA electronic market. This number grew by 90% in 2008(US Consumer Electronics Sales & Forecast 2003-2008, 2008)
2. In 2009, the total units of electronic devices were more than 3.9 billion in the European Union (United Nations Environment Programme, 2009).
3. In 2001, almost 20 million refrigerator and 50 million televisions were sold in China and nearly 50 million Personal Computers were bought in 2009. In China the growth rate is increasing with every passing year(Wong, Li, & Xong, 2009)
The lack of recycling electronics affects everyone. Keeping electronics out of landfills and properly disposing end of use devices keeps down on harmful materials that exist in some electronics. Unlike their efforts for other solid waste management and recycling programs, most local governments do not provide curbside collection for recycling of used electronics because it is too expensive (Stephenson, 2005). Since many other countries currently have e-waste management programs we will be able to look at countries such as China and Europe to gather information on how their programs currently work. Some countries along with various states in the US such as Maryland and California have already implemented e-waste programs. It is important to understand how the current local government controls its normal waste management programs and what could be done to establish a feasible e-waste management program to the current system. Therefore it is important to assess the roles that the government can play in encouraging recycling and reuse of e-waste.
Abedrabbo(2009) states that the volume of electronic equipment at the end-of-life is consistently rising; however, post-consumer and end-of-life management are in its early stages, without clear solutions that view the complexity of the system. Therefore the second question of the study is to assess the ways of controlling the increasing volume of e-waste. Due to the perceived value of used electronics, some pass their used equipment to family members or friends before eventually storing these units in their attics, basements, or garages (Stephenson, 2005). Whereas some recycle their old products such as very few people make the CPU as their book rack. The study is proposed to find out the factors which are perceived to be associated with improved recycling of electronic devices by consumers. E-waste contains toxic heavy metals, such as lead in batteries and solder which ma.
A Comprehensive Study On E Waste Management: Present Situation And Future Imp...Mosfiqur Rahman
This document provides an overview of e-waste management in Bangladesh. It discusses the environmental and health hazards posed by e-waste, such as the release of heavy metals into the air, water and soil. Currently, informal and unsafe recycling practices are common in Bangladesh. The document then outlines international initiatives and policies for e-waste management, as well as strategies for reducing e-waste such as inventory management, product redesign, and recovery/reuse programs. It notes challenges in Bangladesh include a lack of awareness and proper regulations. Overall, the document analyzes the current situation of e-waste in Bangladesh and potential solutions to improve management and reduce environmental contamination.
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E-Waste: A Global Hazard
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Background: Waste from end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment, known as e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem. E-
waste contains valuable materials that have an economic value when recycled. Unfortunately, the majority of e-waste is recycled in the
unregulated informal sector and results in significant risk for toxic exposures to the recyclers, who are frequently women and children.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to document the extent of the problems associated with inappropriate e-waste recycling
practices.
Methods: This was a narrative review that highlighted where e-waste is generated, where it is recycled, the range of adverse
environmental exposures, the range of adverse health consequences, and the policy frameworks that are intended to protect
vulnerable populations from inappropriate e-waste recycling practices.
Findings: The amount of e-waste being generated is increasing rapidly and is compounded by both illegal exportation and
inappropriate donation of electronic equipment, especially computers, from developed to developing countries. As little as 25%
of e-waste is recycled in formal recycling centers with adequate worker protection. The health consequences of both direct ex-
posures during recycling and indirect exposures through environmental contamination are potentially severe but poorly studied.
Policy frameworks aimed at protecting vulnerable populations exist but are not effectively applied.
Conclusions: E-waste recycling is necessary but it should be conducted in a safe and standardized manor. The acceptable risk
thresholds for hazardous, secondary e-waste substances should not be different for developing and developed countries. However,
the acceptable thresholds should be different for children and adults given the physical differences and pronounced vulnerabilities of
children. Improving occupational conditions for all e-waste workers and striving for the eradication of child labor is non-negotiable.
Key Words: children’s environmental health, developmental toxicology, electronic waste, e-waste, heavy metals
� 2014 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Annals of Global Health 2014;80:286-295
INTRODUCTION
The adverse consequences for health and the ecology
of exposure to waste products from human consump-
tion have long been recognized. A relatively recently
recognized hazardous waste product comes from dis-
carded electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).1
Such products contain costly components that have
economic value if recycled. However, EEE also con-
tains potentially hazardous substances that may be
directly released or generated during the recycling
process, generating what is known as e-waste. The
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Our E-Waste Problem is Ridiculous, and Gadget Makers Aren't Helping clarifies the damaging effects of dumping electronic waste into landfills. 70-80% of old phones end up in landfills when customers upgrade to new phones. While technology has improved, electronics have become harder to disassemble. The recycling process involves determining if devices can be resold; otherwise, they are shredded so materials like steel and copper can be recycled. However, extracting these materials can be difficult.
This document discusses e-waste (electronic waste) management and the need for educational strategies around reducing, reusing, and recycling e-waste for sustainable development. It provides an overview of what constitutes e-waste and the health hazards it poses if improperly disposed. It also discusses practices being used globally to address the e-waste problem, such as extended producer responsibility and design for the environment. The document emphasizes that education is one of the most important practices for effectively dealing with the growing e-waste stream. It argues that comprehensive education strategies are needed in both developed and developing countries to increase understanding of e-waste's environmental and health impacts.
This document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste). It begins by defining e-waste and noting that e-waste is increasing worldwide at around 8-10% annually. It then explains that planned obsolescence and the short replacement times for consumer electronics contribute significantly to the rising levels of e-waste. The document concludes by discussing methods for estimating future volumes of e-waste based on current sales figures of electronics.
This document discusses e-waste - specifically how organizations can strategically commit to reclaiming, disposing of, and recycling e-waste. It outlines how e-waste has become a global problem due to technology advances and planned obsolescence. The author then discusses several organizations that are working to address e-waste through recycling and reuse programs. Specifically, the US Postal Service, Staples, IKEA, Apple, and Dell recycle electronics for free or low cost. The conclusion emphasizes that organizations should support e-waste recycling to protect the environment and give back to society through computer donations and literacy programs.
The document discusses the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) and its impacts. It notes that developed countries like the US export large amounts of e-waste to developing countries which cannot sustain or properly manage the waste, harming their environments and societies. Developing countries process e-waste using 19th century methods to handle 21st century technology, exposing workers and communities to toxic chemicals without protections. International organizations like the WHO and EPA are working with countries to address e-waste and mitigate its negative effects. Proper e-waste recycling and disposal is important globally to reduce environmental degradation and health risks from toxic components in electronics.
This document discusses e-waste generation and management. It defines e-waste as electronic products nearing the end of their useful lives. E-waste is considered dangerous as components like batteries and monitors can leach toxic substances into the environment if improperly disposed. The document outlines how rapidly changing technology leads to increased e-waste. It then discusses specific toxic substances found in e-waste like lead, cadmium, and mercury, and their health effects. The document also examines e-waste management in India, responsibilities of governments, industries and citizens, and concludes by stressing the need for environmentally safe and economical e-waste recycling.
Factors Influencing Willingness to Recycle E-Waste in Kisumu City Central Bus...paperpublications3
Abstract: The ever increasing levels of electronic waste (e-waste) and limited capacities for disposal and recycling have worsened e-waste management in Kenya. An understanding of end-user of electronic devices (consumer) participation is fundamental in planning for e-waste management as Kenya has a pending bill on e-waste management since 2013 that stipulates the role of consumers in e-waste management. There is need to understand factors influencing willingness to recycle to inform policy. Various studies suggest socio-economic, demographic and individual preferences influence participation by consumers. Our study relied on Kisumu municipality registry (N = 1,193) to get a sample of businesses and offices to be surveyed in the Central Business District. Using multiple regression model, the authors found factors that influence participation in e-waste drop-off schemes are Income, Education, Gender and Recycling habit but not Age and Awareness levels. Our results suggest that Economic instruments such as deposit and refund programs for e-waste drop-off should be embraced by waste planners to encourage low income earners to participate, there is need for civil education on the benefits.
Electronic waste is a growing problem as new electronics are constantly being released and older versions become obsolete. This excess waste ends up in landfills and recycling centers, or is even shipped overseas where it is broken down under dangerous conditions. The document proposes several ways to limit electronic waste, such as reusing and donating old devices, companies offering recycling incentives, informing the public about local recycling options, and making devices easier to repair by replacing individual parts. Overall, increasing awareness of electronic waste issues and providing more sustainable recycling programs could help address this significant environmental challenge.
WHO Report: E-waste Contributes to 23 Percent of Deaths in Developing CountriesSebastian_Alexander
In 2016, 44.7 million metric tons of electronic waste was generated globally, equivalent to the weight of 4,500 Eiffel Towers. A WHO report found that 23% of deaths in developing countries are associated with e-waste problems, as many have no regulations for recycling and workers employ primitive techniques without protection. Around 200 million people worldwide are exposed to toxic waste from e-waste in sites across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. While some countries have implemented better management policies, only 66% of the world population has e-waste regulations, leaving 44% still facing this challenge.
E-waste is a growing problem around the world as more electronics are discarded. There are four main ways to deal with e-waste: landfilling,
incinerating, reusing, and recycling. However, landfilling and incinerating e-waste are not ideal due to toxic materials in electronics that can harm
the environment and human health when disposed of improperly. Better solutions are needed to reduce e-waste, such as increasing reuse and recycling.
This section describes how e-waste flows are measured in a harmonized framework. E-waste generated is calculated based on sales data, import/export data, product lifespan, and discarding probabilities. The methodology allows for international comparison by linking country data to standardized product categories and statistical corrections. Key outputs include the amount of e-waste generated per country, year, and product type. This framework provides an unprecedented level of accuracy and harmonization in measuring global e-waste quantities.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental impacts. It notes that e-waste contains valuable but also harmful materials, and that the life span of electronics is decreasing due to advances in technology, leading to more e-waste. The e-waste is polluting due to toxic heavy metals in components and improper disposal practices, especially in developing countries where e-waste is often dumped. Proper e-waste management through reducing waste, reusing electronics, and responsible recycling is needed to limit environmental degradation and health impacts from this waste stream.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) and its environmental impacts. It notes that e-waste contains valuable but also harmful materials, and that the life span of electronics is decreasing due to advances in technology, leading to more e-waste. The e-waste is polluting due to toxic heavy metals in components and improper disposal practices, especially in developing countries where e-waste is often dumped. Proper e-waste management through reducing waste, reusing electronics, and responsible recycling is needed to limit environmental degradation and health impacts from this waste stream.
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Abstract
Electronic waste is an environmental hazard that emerged in the 20th century and has grown
exponentially. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is any waste that has divulged from any
electronic devices with a multitude of components that contain materials that are toxic, and non-
biodegradables that are not only harmful to the environment, but can have a devastating impact
on the health of people as well. Fortunately, while they contain components that will not
decompose, these items can be recycled, or reused. This paper will examine how electronic
waste effects the environment on a global scale, as well as possible solutions to tackle the
problem. A case study was done on a group of college students that have recently been educated
on electronic waste to determine if their electronics disposal habits would change. The prediction
that there would be a change in habits once the group had insight on both the short-term and
long-term damage showed a significant change.
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Electronic Waste
When thinking about the many environmental dangers that are being faced globally, there
several things that typically comes to mind. There is the rapidly occurring climate change, the
increasing effects of greenhouse gases causing global warming, and overpopulation that is the
leading reason for the massive deforestation that is devastating green land all over the world, and
probably the most obvious of them all, pollution. One environmental hazard that has received
much awareness has been the concern about waste. Due to overpopulation, “the average person
generates 4.3 pounds of waste per day, and approximately 55% of 220 million tons of waste
generated each year in the United States alone ends up in one of the over 3,500 landfills
households consume in numbers,” studies show, from the Centre for Sustainability & Commerce
(How Much Do We Waste Daily, 2016). There have been many campaigns that promote efforts
in combating waste by urging consumers to recycle reusable items such as paper, plastics, glass,
metals, and cardboards/cartons. While there has been much light shed on this topic, media efforts
too often fail to mention electronic waste, its increasing impact on the environment, and what
can be done to reverse the damage already caused.
Electronic waste, also referred to as e-waste, is a term used to describe electronics that
have become defunct or damaged, and are no longer of use. Due to the rapid progression in
technology, the use of electronic equipment has increased exponentially. However, the life
expectancy of those very products have also become shorter, therefore leaving households,
businesses, and government officials with a new dilemma…how to manage the waste it will
leave behind. This poses a major problem. Landfills are already overfilled. To add to this,
electronic waste also contains toxins that can leak into the soil and cause serious irreversible
damage to the environment.
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So what is classified as electronic waste? It consists of anything this is powered
by electricity that is no longer functional (D, 2002). This includes televisions, cellular devices,
kitchen appliances, computers, radios, etc. The components that make up electronic waste that
cause them to be detrimental to the environment are a complex combination of environmental
contaminants. According to an article in the Journal of Environmental Health, substances include
heavy and precious metals such as mercury, copper, palladium, lead, silver, gold, etc. Flame
retardants such as pentabromophenol, polybrominated diphenyl etehrs, tetrabromobisphenol-A,
etc. make up these substances as well (Borthakor, 2016), along with plastics, printed circuit
boards, and glass are materials that are also present, which are not biodegradable. These
electronic goods can be further broken down into three major classifications: white goods, which
are any household appliances, brown goods, these consist of Tvs, camcorders, cameras, and grey
goods, these are items such as computers, printers, fax mahines, scanners, etc (Needhidasan,
2014). White and brown goods expel less toxins in comparison to grey goods. Personal
computers are known to contain highly toxic levels of chemicals. The article, Electronic Waste:
A Growing Concern in Today’s Environment explains that research, “found alarming levels of
dioxin compounds linked to cancer, developmental defects, and other health problems in samples
of breast milk, placenta, and hair (M. Khurrum S. Bhutta, 2011) .” These have been linked to e-
waste that has not been properly disposed of.
Because the cost of recycling electronic waste surpasses any revenue that can be
generated from the materials in countries with strict environmental regulations, this often means
that it is shipped to other countries, most specifically third world and developing countries that
have low standards for environmental practices. This is especially true for countries like the
United States of America shipping electronic wastes to countries in Asia and Africa. However,
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most recently federal legislation has been introduced to attempt to regulate electronic waste. This
has been enacted through the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA), which was
introduced in 2013 (US Failures in Electronic Waste Regulation Threaten Heakth at Home and
Abroad, 2016). The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act was designed to prohibit export of
electronic waste that has not been tested to outside countries that are not members of the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or the European Union (EU),
or Liechenstein. It also requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, most
commonly referred to as the EPA, to develop procedures that can identify electronic materials
that contain restricted toxic substances that pose a threat or a hazard to the health of the people or
the environment. Finally, the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act imposes criminal penalties
for anyone exporting restricted electronic waste knowingly, which is a violation of this Act
(Responsible Electronics Recycling Act, 2016). The EPA has estimated that out of an estimated
130 million electronic devices that are discarder a year in the United States, only about 14 to 17
percent are recycled. Those numbers are astonishingly low. In addition, approximately 50 to 80
percent of those electronics that are collected for recycling, are exported to developing countries.
Although these discarded materials have met the RERA’s standards for exportation of e-waste,
they still contain materials that are toxic, which have created wastelands for the countries they
are being exported to.
In other developed countries, they have tightened their regulations for e-waste, most
notably in European countries. The European Union has lead in the restriction of use of certain
hazardous materials that are largely found in electrical equipment. However, one of the most
successful examples of e-waste management in the industry can be found in the countries of
Switzerland because they provide incentive for recycling electronic waste.
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To better understand electronic waste practices of the general public, a study was done on
college students that were recently informed on the threat that electronic waste poses to the
environment. The purpose of the study was to determine several things. It was to determine how
aware were the students that participated in the survey on the hazardous effects of electronic
waste before the study, how aware they were on the topic after extensive research and education,
what their electronic waste disposal practices were before being educated on the topic, and what
their practices were after, and if they had and/or would change.
The hypothesis for the study was that the majority of those that participated had little or
no knowledge about electronic waste, the damaging effects on the environment, or what proper
disposal practices were before education. The next theory was that their disposal practices before
education did not include the recycling of their electronics. Finally, the expectation was that after
becoming educated on the topic that most of the participants would be willing to change their
electronic waste disposal habits to a more environmentally friendly option and would be more
conscious of their e-waste disposal in the future.
The survey was emailed to college students. The data on their survey would be recorded
and collected anonymously. The following are the collected survey questions and their statistics:
1. How many electronics devices do you own in your household? 14.3% answered 0-5,
28.6% answered 12-17, 57.1% answered 12-17, while none answered 18+.
2. How frequently do you dispose your electronics? 100% of the people surveyed answered
every 1-5 years.
3. Do you currently recycle electronics when they are no longer functional? 28.6%
answered sometimes, 28.6% answered yes, and 42.9% answered no.
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4. Would you recycle if there was an incentive (i.e tax breaks)? 85.7% answered yes, 14.3%
answered no. 0% answered sometimes.
5. Would you recycle for environmental purposes? 57.1% answered sometimes, 42.9%
answered yes, and there were 0% that answered no.
6. How likely is it that you will change your electronics disposal habits now that you have
learned about the effects of e-waste on the environment? 57.1% answered not sure,
28.6% answered very likely, and 14.3% answered not likely.
While it seems that there is still a long ways to go in educated the general public on the
dangers of electronic waste, there have been strides in changes along the way. The most
important way to ensure that a change is made is by spreading the word, creating awareness,
and recycling responsibly. To find a recycling center near you, visit www.eiae.org.
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