child protection against electronic waste
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CHILD PROTECTION againstCHILD PROTECTION againstELECTRONIC WASTEELECTRONIC WASTE
By:
Kristine Athena M. Nedamo, ECE
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AGENDA:AGENDA:
What is Electronic Waste (E-Waste)?
The Threats of Electronic Wastes
Effects of E-Waste on Children
Laws on Electronic Wastes
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What is Electronic Waste (EWhat is Electronic Waste (E--waste)?waste)?
E-waste refers to electronic products
nearing the end of their "useful
life." Computers, televisions, VCRs,
stereos, copiers, and fax machines arecommon electronic products. Many of
these products can be reused, refurbished,
or recycled.
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The Threats of Electronic Wastes:The Threats of Electronic Wastes:
Improper Electronic Waste Storage
,
Gas)
Health Risks, exposure to hazardous
elements
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Improper EImproper E--waste Management:waste Management:
Major Players/Sector Category E-Waste Management PracticeHouseholds/Commercial
Business/Institutions
still resort to dumping as a common mode of
garbage disposal even electronic wastes
(Data from WACS Mandaue & Cebu)
Households keep obsolete or defective appliances
and gadgets
Waste pickers collects, sells & disposes garbage e-
wastes
MRF of Lapu-Lapu City is now operational none to low protection in handling e-waste
Industry Generators Most industries enters into lease contracts on IT &
Telecommunication suppliers/service providers
including upgrading & disposal at most every 2 years
Industries in Cebu classify e-wastes under hazardous
scraps and contracted with Buyers/Contractors
Scrap Buyers/ Contractors/
Repairers/ Refurbishers/
Recyclers
(Data is based on mixed e-waste with IT &
Telecommunication equipment topped the list
followed by HH equipment and Consumer Goods)
Generally, scrap buyers conduct site dismantling but
with minimum awareness on risk/hazard of specific
waste
Classifies dismantled wastes into plastics, metals,
saleable to non-saleable
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Environment Degradation(Land, Air & Water)Environment Degradation(Land, Air & Water)
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Health Risks:Health Risks:
ELEMENT USE in WirelessTechnology Harmful EFFECTS
Lead Used primarily in
soldering of
circuit boards and
other device
components
Extremely harmful to the human
body; damages both the central and
peripheral nervous systems; can
cause seizures, retardation, high
blood pressure, damage to thekidne s and liver; adversel affects
child development
Beryllium Forms significant
portions of electrical
connectors andbattery contacts
Long term exposure can be
carcinogenic, especially for the lungs.
Extreme exposure can lead to apotentially fatal condition known as
Acute Beryllium Disease
Arsenic Used in some
integrated circuits
and semiconductors
Arsenic is a notoriously potent
poison; causes severe damage to the
digestive tract
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Health Risks:Health Risks:ELEMENT USE in Wireless
Technology
Harmful EFFECTS
Mercury Can be found to a degree in
batteries and circuit boards
Attacks the central nervous
and endocrine systems;
harmful to mouth, teeth and
gums; poses risk in the
neurological development ofunborn fetuses
Antimony Used in production of
diodes and batteries. Pure
form used in semiconductor
production
Toxic to humans in ways
similar to arsenic; fatal in large
doses
Cadmium Used in soldering,
semiconductors and chip
resistors
Potentially carcinogenic;
Repeated exposure can
damage the lungs, kidneys and
liver
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Effects of EEffects of E--Waste on Children:Waste on Children:
Collects and sells some of e-wastes for
less value and at great risk to their health.
Wide range of effects on childrens
develo ment and behavior
When exposed to small amounts of lead
children may become inattentive,
hyperactive and irritable, have problemswith reading, learning, delayed growth and
loss of hearing which can lead to
permanent brain damage and even death.
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Child Protection: A Basic RightChild Protection: A Basic Right
UN Convention on the Rights ofthe Child Article 4 (Protection of
rights): Governments have a
responsibility to take all availablemeasures to make sure childrens
rights are respected, protected and
fulfilled. They must help familiesprotect childrens rights and create an
environment where they can grow and
reach their potential at high standards.
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Child Protection: A Basic RightChild Protection: A Basic Right
UN Convention on the Rights of the
Child Article 6 (Survival and
- Children have the right to live.
Governments should ensure that
children survive and develop healthily.
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Laws on Electronic Waste:Laws on Electronic Waste:
Republic Act (RA) 6969: Toxic Substances andHazardous and Nuclear Waste Control of 1990
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DAO 92DAO 92--29: The Implementing29: The Implementing
Rules and RegulationsRules and Regulations
provides for the regulation of all chemical
substances that may pose threat to public
health and the environment whether throughimport, manufacture, sale, use, distribution, and
disposal
provides for the regulation of all hazardous
wastes from generation, transport, storage, re-
use/recycling, treatment and disposal
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Sources:Sources:
Geri Geronimo R. Saez, REGIONAL WORSHOP ON E-WASTE
MANAGEMENT, Osaka, Japan, 6-9 July 2010
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/electronics/whatisewaste/
http://www.recyclingforcharities.com/environmental-effects-of-e-waste.php
MH Wong, Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, and
Department of Biology Hong Kong Baptist University
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http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
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