E-wastePresented by:-Jayant ChoudharyNitin Choudhary

Bhavi JainIdris Saify

E-wasteE-waste, short for electronic waste, can be any outdated or obsolete appliance or electronic device found in offices, homes and pants pockets. Televisions, microwaves, computers and cell phones are all common examples of e-waste

E-waste includes Computer hardwareMobile phonesTelevisionCellphone chargerCD/DVD player

20 to 50 million tons of e-waste is disposed each year.

12 to 15% of e-waste is recycled.

US is the largest producer of e-waste.

China is the biggest country to dump e-waste.

Gold and silver are thrown away with e-waste.

How these become E-wasteAdvancement in technology

Changes in style, fashion & status

Nearing the end of their useful life

Not taking precautions while handling them

Effects of E-waste

Water pollution

Soil pollution

Air pollution

Information security

Effects of E-waste on human body

lead

CRT monitors Batteries Printed wiring board

Kindney damage

Beryllium

Motherboards

Lung cancer warts

Mercury

Fluorescent lamps Alkaline batteries

Skin disorder

Cadmium

Printer inks and toners

Barium

Fluorescent lamps

Muscle weakness

E-waste management

Refurbishing

Reusing

Reducing

Recycling