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About e-waste Classification Why is it important? Effects Issues Safety measures Conclusion
e-waste??
Electronic waste, popularly known as e-waste can be defined as electronic equipments or products connected with power plug, batteries which have become obsolete due to: Advancement in technology Changes in fashion, style and status Nearing the end of their useful life
classification
E-waste encompasses ever growing range of obsolete products classified as Electronic devices Telecommunication devices Recording devices Electronic components
Need??
As a future electronic engineers, its our responsibility to concern about e-waste. Industrial Revolution. Advancement in Information Technology. There mismanagement can lead to the pollution. From the data collected, in a single year the production is around 1200 tons of electronic scrap. Production of E-Waste is on mass basis in many developed countries including India. This waste is not Eco-friendly. Hence there is a need to check this electronic waste pollution by proper management.
Need??
More e Waste
e-waste deposition
Composition of e-waste
Heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium) Batteries containing cadmium
THRESHOLD LIMIT
HAZARDOUS ELEMENTS
Time Weighted Average concentration (8hrs)
STEL
0.03 -
Solder in printed Lead (Pb) circuit boards, glass panels and gaskets in computer monitors
Cadmium (Cd)
Mercury (Hg)
Toxic irreversible effects. Accumulates in kidney and liver. Neural damage. Damage to brain. Respiratory and skin disorders. Muscle weakness Damage to heart, liver and skin.
Barium (Ba)
Issues
Not in my backyard!!!!
Issues
No awareness about recycling methods
Only a very small amount of the e-waste produced worldwide is recycled by official recycling facilities Large amounts disappear: In Europe 75% In the US 80% In non-OECD countries 99%
RESPONSIBILTIES
There are no harmless substances , only there are harmless ways of using substances.
government
should set up regulatory agencies. should provide an adequate system of laws and controls. must encourage research into the development and production of less hazardous equipments.
industries
Generators of wastes should take responsibility to determine the output characteristics of wastes. All involved person should be properly qualified and trained in handling e-waste in industries. Companies should adopt waste minimization techniques.
citizens
Reuse Donating used electronics to schools, nonprofit organizations, and lower-income families. E-wastes should never be disposed with garbage and other household wastes. These wastes should be collected at a separate site and they should be sent for various processes like Reuse, Recycling, and Donating.
Landfilling
Developments
Across Europe and Asia recently enacted laws are starting to hold electronics manufacturers responsible for taking back their products at the end of their useful lives. This policy strategy, known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), represents the most significant step yet taken toward the greening of information technology.
Adequate implementation of legislation and ban on Imports. Move solutions to product design toxics and hazard free.
recommended
conclusion
E-waste is going to create lot of problems in future. E-Waste management is of utmost importance. Proper management is necessary to minimize ill effects on human beings and nature.
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