E-Waste Hazards

Presented By

E-Waste Recyclers India

€ What is E-Waste Hazards?

Ǿ Numerous electronic gadgets are bought and sold every day. their hazardous effects on the environment and health cannot be overlooked. Once these electronic equipments become obsolete, they are dumped into landfills, making them hazardous for the environment.

“TODAY’S

ELECTRONIC

GADGETS,

TOMORROW’S

ELECTRONIC

WASTES”

€ Why Hazards of E-Waste increasing?

Ǿ Composed of hazardous materialsǾ Products are quickly discardedǾ Electronics materials are very difficult to

recycleǾ Discarded electronics are managed badlyǾ Most e-waste goes to landfillsǾ Most recyclers don’t recycle, they export

€ Hazardous

Ǿ Burning of e-waste => pollution

Ǿ E-waste in green environment => destroyed land

Ǿ E-waste near water => ground water contamination

€ Hazardous

€ Dealing With Hazardous

Produce Less Waste

Convert to Less Hazardous

Put in Perpetual Storage

€ Hazardous Waste Type

Ǿ Contains at least one toxic compound

Ǿ Catches fire easily

Ǿ Reactive or explosive

Ǿ Corrodes metal containers

€ Solution For E-Waste Hazards

Ǿ Local grassroots action

Ǿ International ban on 12 persistent organic pollutants (POPs

Ǿ Precautionary Principle

€ What can We Do for Less Hazards?

Ǿ Follow Reduce, Reuse & Recycle.

Ǿ Rent electronics if possible.

Ǿ Buy electronics that are reusable, recyclable & be sure to reuse.

Ǿ Buy Product in concentrated form whenever possible.