Electronic Waste (E-Waste) - Who Gets the Trash ?

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) - U.S.Scenario

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) - Composition

E-waste consists of heavy metals like Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Zinc, Mercury

and also 36 other elements like Germanium, Gallium, Barium, Nickel, Tantalum, Cobalt, Palladium, Manganese, Antimony, Vanadium, Indium, Gold etc.

Here is a pie graph of general composition of E-waste.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) - Definition and Sources

 Definition:
Electrical or electronic equipment which is waste including all components, subassemblies and consumables which are a part of the product at the time of discarding waste.

 Because of two primary characteristics it has become a problem.
They are
 E-Waste is hazardous

 E-Waste is generated at an alarming rate.

 Sources of E-Waste:
E-waste is generated by following three sectors.
 Individuals and small businesses

 Large businesses, institutions and governments

 Original equipment manufacturers

 Types:

Appliances

1.entertainment equipments
2. telecommunication equipments
3. data audio and video Cd’s
4. ink cartridges, batteries
5.laser printer drums
6. toner cartridges
7. mobile phones.

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