ELECTRONIC WASTE

SOP GROUP 17 ANSHAD K JARIN JOHN MOHAMMED FARHAN NEETHU DINESH RINY RAJU SREELAL M

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E-WASTE

INTRODUCT ION

Waste electrical and electronic equipment(WEEE) Improperly disposed electronics Includes electronic products such as computers, computer peripherals,televisions,VCRs,DVD,Players,stereo equipment, hand cell phones etc. E-waste contains harmful toxic substances Import of e-waste from developed countries to developing countries
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20 to 50 million mt e-waste in the world US alone 14 to 20 million PCs thrown out every year EU 3%-5% rise in e-waste per year Import to third world countries No mechanism to check the flow of E- waste Municipal waste includes 5% In India 10000-20000 tones per scrap per year 800000 tone E- waste is generated in 2012 Sale of computer & laptop has been grown 18% in 09-10 Reasons for E- waste generation More focused on profit

E-WASTE GLOBAL & INDIAN SCENARIO

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E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Recycling Processing techniques Benefits of recycling

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RECYCLING
Key components of modern waste reduction Third component of the reduce,reuse,recycle waste hierarchy ISO standards relating to recycling; ISO 15270:2008 - Plastic waste ISO 14001:2004 - environmental management control of recycling practice Recycling consumer waste Collection Drop-off centers Buy-back centers Curbside collection 2/28/13Sorting

DISMANTLING

PROCESSING TECHNIQUE
To disassemble or to tear down

REUSE

Use an item more than once

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BENEFITS OF RECYCLINGS
Effective solution to the growing e-waste problem Reduces the amount of green gas emission Pollution caused by hazardous disposal is avoided Natural resources are conserved

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HOW E-WASTE AFFECTS OUR ENVIRONMENT?

It has become a uncontrollable issue

Contaminated leachates pollute the ground water Uncontrolled burning and disposal are Causes acidification of soil Not only leaching of the mercury poses serious

environment problems

problems

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HAZARDOUS ELEMENTS IN E-WASTE

Sulphur Lead Beryllium Barium Cadmiu m Mercury Chromiu m Cobalt Arsenic

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HOW E-WASTE AFFECTS OUR HEALTH ?

Several health issues associated with the toxins found Damages kidney & liver Cause retardation, high blood pressure Disrupts endocrine system functions Cause eye and throat irritation

in the e waste

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LAWS AND RULES BY GOVERNMENT OF

E-waste (management & handling) rules 2011 INDIA These shall apply to: Producer, consumer or bulk consumers involved in the manufacture Sale, purchase and processing of electrical and electronic equipment Collection centers, dismantlers and recycler of e-waste
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AUTHORITIES DEALING WITH THE LAW

Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi State Pollution Control Board/ Committees Of Territories

Union Urban Local Bodies(Municipal

Committee/Council)

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StEP(Solve the E-waste Problem)

GLOBAL ORGANISATIONS

Optimizing the life cycle of electronic equipments Increased utilization of resources Increase public, scientific and business knowledge

Address The Mess. Com

Increasing the awareness Encourage recycling Utilization of renewable energy and carbon offsets
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Silicon Valley Toxics(svtc.org)

Promoting human health and addresses environmental justice

Basel Action Network(ban.org)

Addressing global environmental injustices Economic inefficiency of toxic trade Promoting sustainable solutions and attempts to ban waste trade Works for human rights and environment

The World Reuse, Repair And Recycling Association

Improving the quality of exported electronics Improving trade practices through fair trade 2/28/13 principles

CONCLUS ION
WHAT CAN CONSUMERS DO? Keep your old electronics longer instead of replacing them. If discarding old electronics, be sure to recycle them at a trusted recycling center Purchase electronics that do not contain hazardous materials

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WHAT CAN PRODUCERS DO?

Extended producer responsibility Design for environment Take back offer & incentives

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WHAT CAN GOVTS/REGULATORS DO? Provide subsidy for e-cycling to producers Keep track of collection & recycling Regulate recyclers Create public awareness Eco-labeling

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THANK YOU

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