1.0 Introduction Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest growing contributors to the nation’s waste stream. Waste can generally be defined as any material or substance that is of no further use and has been discarded. E-waste in particular is the waste of electrical and electronic equipment that is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to function (including all components, subassemblies and consumables which are part of the original equipment at the time of
E-waste also known as electronic waste describes discarded electronic devices. There are various ways of managing e waste. E waste poses a lot of danger to the environment. E-Waste accounts for 40 percent of the lead and 75 percent of the heavy metals found in land fills, this may lead to the water being contaminated One of the ways it can be managed is by reducing ones e waste through proper maintenance and smart procurement. If well taken care of any quality electronic device can last years. However
Introduction Electronic waste otherwise known as e-waste is increasingly becoming a major source of pollution worldwide. E-waste consists electronic components which can be found in devices such as cellular phones, computers, TV’s and various small and large household appliances that have reached their end of life and are no longer useful. These items contain small amounts of pollutants in the form of heavy metals such as Gold (Ag), Silver (Ag), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Lead (Pb) (Huang et
Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, has been a growing problem in the world due to the growth of technology. With just about every American home and many homes around the world having not only one but multiple computers and other electronic devices it raises the question of where is all of those electronics going when new and updated electronics are bought. Although many Americans believe that there cannot be anything done about their e-waste and the problem it has presented to the environment
Electronic Waste Taking Over Electronic waste is one of the most rapidly growing problems of the world. The cost to humanity and the earth’s ecosystem for wanting to have the latest and greatest electronic device whether it is a new I-pod, cell phone, computer, tablet or TV is staggering amounts of electronic waste. Electronic waste, or as it is more commonly referred to, e-waste, is any unwanted electronic device. It does not matter if the piece of technology is still working or not. Once the owner
Electronic and electrical equipment is essential part of busy world.It substitute hard human work and make it faster.The majority of mankind has computer at home or at work. In recent years changing of electronic equipment become faster due to obsolescence and fashion(Deathe et al. 2008, 322 ).The problem of e-waste influence on the future environment hangs over the modern society. E-waste ^ also known as electronic waste.It means electrical and electronic equipment which is not suitable for use
Electronic waste, or e-waste, has become a rising environmental issue in the world today. E-waste is an expression used to describe unwanted, dysfunctional, or obsolete electronic products that are nearing the end of their useful life (“What Is E-Waste?”). The products encompassed by the term are a broad spectrum of appliances ranging from household items such as refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens to everyday modern technology like smartphones, computers, TVs, and stereos (“E-Waste Information”)
E-waste stands for electronic waste such for example computers, cell phones, printers and television. E-waste is unwanted or unused electronics that are no longer in use. Unused electrons are stuffing landfills on the globe. The United States have more than 100 million worth of electronics to dispose and just 20 percent of it is recycled. The other 80 percent is thrown out because most electronic contain harmful chemicals. When the bulk of electronic dangerous chemicals are in piles of waste, the
“Recycle” Our Electronic Waste? Where did the electronic waste go? When we throw out our old equipment, old TVs and computers end up in landfills, there are various toxic metals can cause various environmental problems. Yet even recycling the electronic waste, it might not be good to our environment. Have you even thought of how the United States shipping their electronic waste to some developing countries and the problems it may cause? As the United States passed the laws to recycle the electronic wastes
Nowadays, electronic goods become popular and important in our society. To serve the consumers, the productions of electronic goods dramatically increase. The world produces over 40 million tons of electronic goods per year, such as, phones, televisions, computers, laptops. There is a large amount of electronic wastes (e-wastes) go to the landfill every year (Honorine, 2010). Therefore, at this moment, electronic wastes become a serious problem in the world. They are a global issue, especially, in
of exposure to electronic waste (e-waste) The rapid advancement of technology, which causes electronics to quickly become outdated, as well as their short life spans has caused an increase in electronic waste over the years. This increase has raised many concerns about the effects of e-waste, including the consequences to human health of exposure to e-waste. This discussion will focus specifically on the various materials present in electronics and the methods of recycling of e-waste in terms of their
Electronic Waste is the disposal of any kind of technology which ultimately produces hazardous radiation that is lethal both for the environment and to people who expose themselves to this waste. Since 1992 worldwide society has been becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of Electronic Waste. People are throwing away so much because manufacturers of phones, computers, laptops, televisions and ipods are making and constantly updating technology as there is such a large demanding consumerist society
Intro: Electronic waste (e-waste) is a hazardous pollution effecting our environment and our lives. It is caused by the disposal of electrical appliances due to malfunction, exhaustion or obsolescence. This type of pollution is a concern due to its rapid growth and popularity in today’s society as well as the high levels of toxicity contained within such appliances (Hein Online citation: 17 Vill. Envtl. L.J. 307 2006). Body An article on The Human and Environmental Effects of E-waste by Lucy McAllister
there are so many things to do on electronics, so teens spend a lot of time on them. Some of the things teens are doing does not always have to positively impact them. On the other hand, there are things that electronics can help you with. Many of the screen resources that teens use to waste time can also be used for more productive purposes like writing an essay, organizing, Teens productively use electronics all the time in their everyday lives. You can use electronics to help you in school or to help
keep up with technology, computers must be replaced every few years. Most people simply throw away their old computers and other electrical parts because they are unaware of the environmental problem arising everyday from the careless disposal of electronics. In order to prevent the destruction of the environment people must be educated in two areas; what is in the computer itself that makes it harmful to the environment, and what are the steps in disposing of technology properly. The first step in
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage to deliver a candid commencement speech at Stanford this past June, a plane flew over the stadium with a banner that read: "Steve -- don't be a mini player -- recycle all e-waste." This was the latest stunt by the Computer Take-Back Campaign (CTBC), an environmental crusade supported by activist groups who have criticized Apple for lagging behind the rest of the computer industry in its recycling efforts. The plane's banner referred to Apple's recent
Making a difference Teen activists are inspiring and helpful. They are the ones who are determined to make a difference in the world. They are the ones who never give up on their dreams and hopes. Through their thoughts, sacrifice, determination, and their inspiring heart, they make the world happy, so everyone can live equally. Three teen activists, Malala Yousafzai, Alex Lin, and Iqbal Masih, use their personalities and inspiration so that they can stop unfair education, pollution, and child labor
Scope of the Problem E- Waste is made up of discarded electronics and electrical devices of which most of the waste is made up of computers and mobile telephones. These two products have the shortest life span which causes these amounts to grow quicker. Electronic Waste is described as “discarded electronic or electrical devices or their parts”. (Webster’s Dictionary 2014). The scope of how far this issue goes is even deeper than just in the United States. Much of the waste that the United States
your E-waste (Electronic Waste) Have you changed your mobile phone, ipod or TV recently and not sure what to do with the old ones? In today’s world, new electronic equipments are launching every day with the boom in the technology which leads to growing electronic waste (e-waste). In developed countries, e-waste is increasing heavily that leads to the disposal of these equipments a problem. To tackle this, the efficient disposal and recycling of e-waste methods were introduced. What is E-waste? E-waste
where technology plays a prominent part of our lives, and that this technology is ever-quickly transforming. Like all marketable consumer products, electronic products are continuously improved, altered, and designed to appeal to targeted consumers. Many of us are familiar with the struggle of having to catch up to current trends of consumer electronic devices. The useful lives of these products are relatively short, and in a year or two, it is almost expected that a new product with more capabilities