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Adverse effects of e waste on earth
1. All About E Waste And It’s Recycling
http://exigorecycling.com/
2. Contents
1. Introduction
2. Why E waste is growing?
3. Impact on Environment and Human beings
4. Disposal Methods
5. Process of E waste Recycling
6. E waste Management Solution Providers
3. Introduction-
What is E Waste?
E waste is a general term which generally defines almost all types of electronic and
electrical devices that has entered the waste stream and can no longer be used but
results into electronic hazards. It includes all types of redundant electronic devices
like television, refrigerators, washing machines, computers, dryers, stereo systems,
batteries, and other business and household items that cannot be used.
4. Why E Waste is Growing?
E waste is growing at a fast pace because many new items introduced in the
market everyday are replacing them. The items are also growing rapidly as
so many parts of the world cross over to the other side of Digital Divide.
5. For an instance, 2000 and 2005, the organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development reported that in China around 22% growths in Information and
Communication. Moreover, China became 6th largest country in 2006 after the Japan,
India, Germany, US, France and UK.
With an average estimate, computers are only one part of the e waste stream, though
there are many other household items which have been accounted as major e waste
stream.
7. Unused computers are dumped directly into the landfills which further
produce contaminated chemicals and enter into the ground water and further
makes it polluted.
All these electronic scrap components like CRTs contain the toxics like
cadmium, lead, mercury, beryllium or brominated flame retardants which can
further harm the human beings by affecting nervous system, kidneys, brain,
heart and other body parts.
Many times improper disposal of electronic scraps may also result into
environmental hazards.
8. There are three disposal of
electronic waste and Computer
Recycling methods that are
followed by individuals but these
are not at all safe for living beings
and environment.
Open Dumping-
This is the most common form of
dumping. The people dispose e waste
along shorelines into the sea, burn harmful
substances like plastic into air and may
result into many other hazardous.
Land filling-
This method includes disposal of wastes by
burial. It causes pollution in the locale,
fatal accident may occur, off gassing
Methane gas and other problems.
Incineration-
This process includes the combustion of
organic substances available in the waste
materials. This process converts the waste
into ash, gas and heat.
9. Process of E Waste Recycling
Today, there many companies which provide e waste recycling services in all
the developed countries. The companies usually follow a conventional
recycling process which include collection, dismantle, and recovery of all
the biodegradable and valuable materials.
Many companies like Exigo Recycling based out of Delhi are providing finest
solutions for e waste management and serving as a leading company.
10. E waste Management Solution Providers
Exigo Recycling, Delhi is a leading company in
India which is providing finest E waste
Recycling Solutions to save the mother earth
and environment from harmful effects of
electronic wastes. The company has achieved
certification from State Pollution Boards and
Government which allows to safely collect,
transport, dismantle, segregate and dispose
the e-scrap components. They also specialize
to offer Data Security services.