2. I. Abstract
II. Introduction
III. How it is effecting our life.
IV. Facts
V. Statistics
VI. Indian scenario
VII.E-waste management
VIII.Block diagram
IX. Pictorial representation how e-waste is obtained
X. Government measures
XI. Role of industry
XII.Responsibility of citizen
XIII.Benefits
XIV.Reference
3. "E-waste" is a popular, informal
name for electronic products
nearing the end of their "useful
life. "E-wastes are considered
dangerous, as certain
components of some electronic
products such as discarded
computers, televisions, VCRs,
stereos, copiers, fax machines,
electric lamps, cell phones, audio
equipment and batteries if
improperly disposed can leach
lead and other substances into
soil and groundwater. Many of
these products can be reused, or
recycled in an environmentally
sound manner so that they are
less harmful to the ecosystem.
4. Technology is changing and people change their electronic
products like mobile phones , and other electronic gadget,
second-hand electronic equipment are dumped. Where? I
don't know .. but its all waste - " e-waste
Recyclable electronic waste is sometimes further
categorized as a "commodity" while e-waste which cannot be
reused is distinguished as "waste". Both types of e-waste
have raised concern considering that many components of
such equipment are considered toxic and are not
biodegradable.
5. How is it effecting LIFE?
• Computer wastes
that are land filled
produces
contaminated
leachates which
eventually pollute
the groundwater.
6. •Acids and sludge
obtained from melting
computer chips, if
disposed on the ground
causes acidification of
soil.
8. • Disposing of e-waste is not
only affecting human but even
poor animals are suffering.
9. Health effects of certain constituents in
e-wastes
lead Used in…
CRT screens
Drained lead Batteries
Printed wiring boards inside computers
Ill effects..
oDamage to central and peripheral
nervous systems, blood systems
and kidney damage
oAffects brain development of
children.
10. beryllium
Used in…
Motherboards
Ill effects..
olung cancer
oInhalation of fumes and dust. Causes chronic
beryllium disease or beryllicosis
oSkin diseases such as warts
11. mercury Used in…
Fluorescent lamps
LCD display screens with fluorescent lighting
Mercury-wetted switches and some alkaline
batteries.
Ill effects…
oChronic damage to the brain.
oRespiratory and skin disorders
due to bioaccumulation in fishes.
12. cadmium
Used in…
Rechargeable batteries
Printer inks and toners
Photocopying machines
Ill effects…
oAccumulates in kidney.
oCauses neural damage.
13. Used in…
BARIUM Spark-plug electrodes and in vacuum
tubes as drying and oxygen-removing
agents.
Fluorescent lamps
To make paint, bricks, tiles, glass and
rubber
Ill effects…
Short term exposure
oMuscle weakness
oDamage to heart, liver and spleen
Fact:
Study by the Chittaranjan National Cancer
Institute, Kolkatta, found that people in Delhi
are about twice as likely to suffer from lung
ailments as those in the countryside due to
the huge amount of e-waste generated.
14. FACTS
The situation is alarming as India
generates about 1.5 lakh tones of e-waste
annually.
Bangalore may be generating 10,000
tones to 15,000 tones of e-waste every
month, according to industry sources.
15. Guiyu, Hong Kong a
thriving area of illegal e-
waste recycling is facing
acute water shortages due to
the contamination of water
resources.
16. While the world is marveling
at the technological revolution,
countries like India are facing
an imminent danger.
E-waste of developed countries,
such as the US, dispose their
wastes to India and other Asian
countries.
Major reasons for exports are
cheap labour.
Recycling a computer costs
USA and Europe 20 US dollars
whereas India only 2 US
dollars.
19. ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT
It is estimated that 75% of electronic items are stored due to
uncertainty of how to manage it. These electronic junks lie
unattended in houses, offices, warehouses etc. and normally mixed
with household wastes, which are finally disposed off at landfills.
This necessitates implementable management measures.
BUT THIS HAS A SOLUTION …..
20. YES we can… THROUGH…
Recycling for e-waste is called e-cycling
24. reduce your generation of e-waste
through smart procurement and good maintenance.
Can u just believe
25. reuse still functioning electronic equipment
by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it
GIVE YOUR
ELECTRONICS
BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!!
A SECOND
CHANCE AT
LIFE
26. recycle those components that cannot
be repaired.
Waste prevention is perhaps more preferred to any other
waste management option including recycling.
27. Government measures
Governments should enforce strict regulations against
dumping e-waste in the country by outsiders.
Governments should enforce strict regulations and heavy
fines levied on industries, which do not practice waste prevention
and recovery in the production facilities.
Governments should set up regulatory agencies in each
district
Governments must encourage research into the development
and standard of hazardous waste management, environmental
monitoring and the regulation of hazardous waste-disposal.
In Bangalore, there are NGOs like Saahas & EWA who are
working for e-waste management.
28. Industrial participation
In industries management of e-waste should begin at the point of
generation. This can be done by waste minimization techniques
and by sustainable product design. Waste minimization in
industries involves adopting:
record management,
Production-process modification,
Volume reduction,
Recovery and reuse.
29. Separate e-waste from
organic waste in your home
30. Don't give used dry cell batteries, mobile phones, printer cords,
fluorescent lamps and other such household objects to unorganized
scrap dealers
31. Buy rechargeable batteries for power tools, home
appliances and digital cameras
32. If treated properly, electronic waste is a valuable source for
secondary raw materials.
33. As long as consumers discard electronic waste, this is
one sector that will not face the heat of the economic
slowdown, believe experts.
34. ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
The cutting edge of
recycling technology is
used to keep waste by-
products to an absolute
minimum.
By using advanced Computer waste
techniques we can can be collected on
extract greater regular basis
quantities of base depending on
products of reduced quantities which can
cost. either be deposited or
recycled again.
ECONOMICAL CONVENIENT
35. THE “E-DAY”
Nearly 300 tones of old computer
equipment and mobile phones were
collected free-of-charge during New
Zealand's first national 'e-Day' in
September 2007.
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- Freeman M. H. 1989. Standard Handbook of Hazardous Waste
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