What is e-waste and how to manage it?? by Reshu Ganjoo https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb Let's talk about why is this wastage happening and how to deal with it. en-us 2020-10-21 06:55:46 UTC 2025-11-01 06:31:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png tavishaattrishdps https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004432708 Type 1- Major appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, dryers etc.) Type 2 – Small appliances (vacuum cleaners, irons, blenders, fryers etc.) Type 3 – Computer and telecommunication appliances (laptops, PCs, telephones, mobile phones etc.)]]> 2022-01-21 06:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004432708 When e-waste is exposed to the heat, toxic chemicals are released into the air damaging the atmosphere; this is one of the biggest environmental impacts of e-waste. Those toxic materials can then seep into the groundwater, affecting both land and sea animals. Electronic waste can also contribute to air pollution. tavishaattrishdps https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004437126 Tavisha attrish ]]> 2022-01-21 06:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004437126 Varnika Chopra e waste disadvantage varnikachopra13 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004437987 As mentioned, electronic waste contains toxic components that are dangerous to human health, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, polybrominated flame retardants, barium and lithium. The negative health effects of these toxins on humans include brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage.

]]> 2022-01-21 06:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004437987 tavishaattrishdps https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004439868 Advantage of e-waste:

  • It protects the environment. Recycling e-waste can keep a range of harmful materials out of the environment. ... 
  • It reduces business costs. ... 
  • It supports non-renewable recycling. ... 
  • It shows your eco-friendly credentials. ... 
  • It's super easy to recycle e-wasteIt protects the environment. Recycling e-waste can keep a range of harmful materials out of the environment. ... 
  • It reduces business costs. ... 
  • It supports non-renewable recycling. ... 
  • It shows your eco-friendly credentials. ... 
  • It's super easy to recycle e-waste.
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]]> 2022-01-21 06:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004439868 Varnika disadvantage 2 varnikachopra13 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004440454 These substances are not just non-biodegradable, but they also result in several life-threatening diseases, including cancer. ]]> 2022-01-21 06:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004440454 190453aarav https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004441151 e waste or electric waste describes used electronics which are destined for refrubishment , reuse , resale salvage recycling through material recovery this called e waste ]]> 2022-01-21 06:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004441151 AISHA https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004442517 2022-01-21 06:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004442517 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004443819
  E-WASTE IS VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM
SO I AM TELLING TO REDUCE THE E-WASTE IN OUR COUNTRY AND EVEN IN OUR WORLD
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT WHY E-WATE IS HARMFUL??
IT IS HARMFUL AS -
E-waste is hazardous because the components used to make devices such as laptops, cell phones, and televisions, contain metals and chemicals known to harm human health
DO YOU KNOW 
IN THIS OLYMPICS 2020 THE JAPAN MADED MEDAL FROM E -WASTE 
WE CAN ALSO MAKE EARNING ECO FAISHON NECKLACES 
THANKS 
REGARDS DEETYA


]]> 2022-01-21 06:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004443819 E-waste recyclers use processes such as open incineration and acid-leeching. This situation could be improved by creating awareness and improving the infrastructure of recycling units along with the prevalent policies. The majority of the e-waste collected in India is managed by an unorganized sector. https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004443887 2022-01-21 06:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004443887 210335vihaan https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004444912 we should always think positive so think about the Advantages of Electronic Waste.
  • Conserves natural resources. Recycling recovers valuable materials from old electronics that can be used to make new products. As a result, we save 
  • Protects your surroundings. Safe recycling of outdated electronics promotes sound management of toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury.
  • Helps others. Donating your used electronics benefits your community by passing on ready-to-use or refurbished equipment to those who need it.
]]> 2022-01-21 06:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004444912 Varnika causes and effects of e-waste varnikachopra13 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004445269 Improper handling of e-waste is detrimental to the environment and mankind. Since this waste is nothing but a combination of plastics and toxic chemicals, these get released into the environment.]]> 2022-01-21 06:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004445269 Management of e-waste in India tavishaattrishdps https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004447070 Tavisha Attrish 


Ninety-five percentage of the e- waste in India is being recycled in non- formal sector and five percentage of the e- waste volume are handled in formal unit. In and around of metropolitan cities in India, there are over 3000 units engaged in non-formal sector for e-waste recycling.]]> 2022-01-21 06:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004447070 190453aarav https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004447216 when these heavy metals reach groundwater they make their way to water bodies this leads acidfiction and toxification in water]]> 2022-01-21 06:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004447216 210335vihaan https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004448157 India is also one of the world’s largest producers of e-waste, discarding roughly 18.5 lakh tonnes of hazardous waste every year. When mixed with domestic waste, most of the electronic waste ends up in landfills or incinerators, releasing cancer-causing carcinogens and other toxins into the environment.]]> 2022-01-21 06:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004448157 Advantage varnika varnikachopra13 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004449226
  • It reduces business costs. ... 
  • It supports non-renewable recycling. ... 
  • It shows your eco-friendly credentials. ... 
  • It's super easy to recycle e-waste.



    • ]]>     2022-01-21 06:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004449226     Aisha https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004449908 While e-waste recycling is a source of income for many people in India, it also poses numerous health and environmental risks. More than 95% of India's e-waste is illegally recycled by informal waste pickers called kabadiwalas or raddiwalas.]]> 2022-01-21 06:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004449908 20 million tonsAccording to iFixit, more than 20 million tons of e-waste are produced every year. While all waste is bad, e-waste is especially problematic as it often contains harmful chemicals like mercury, lead and arsenic 140615angad https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004449968 2022-01-21 06:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004449968 Benefit varnika varnikachopra13 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004450049 Conserves natural resources: Recycling recovers valuable materials from old electronics that can be used to make new products. As a result, we save energy, reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save natural resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth.]]> 2022-01-21 06:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004450049 E-WASTE 140128deetya https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004450848 n 2017-18, India generated 7,08,445 tonnes of e-waste and 7,71,215 tonnes in 2018-19 – an increase of 8.86 per cent. ... In 2017-18, India generated 7,08,445 tonnes of e-waste and 7,71,215 tonnes in 2018-19 – an increase of 8.86 per cent
    REGARSDS DEETYA

    ]]>     2022-01-21 06:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004450848     manage e waste 140003mannat https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004450963 be a good consumer
    reuse as often as possible 
    educate yourself on what gets put into your electronics 
    look for an environmently freindly label 
    understand security issues]]>     2022-01-21 06:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004450963     AISHA https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004451567 E-waste businesses like Protec provide employment and generate revenue that stimulates the economy. ... In fact, revenue produced by the industry will reach approximately 49.4 billion dollars by 2020 (source: Allied Market Research). E-waste recycling also prompts manufacturers to offer buyback incentives.]]> 2022-01-21 06:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004451567 140003mannat https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004451905 2022-01-21 06:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004451905 Varnika benefits 2 varnikachopra13 https://padlet.com/reshu_ganjoo/3s4ctdthe2en9ukb/wish/2004451917 Saves Landfills: E-waste recycling saves unnecessary dumps and landfills.

    GCL Recycling & Refining contributes to Turkish economy by recovering many valuable metals from its recycling operations. Some of these metals are copper, gold, silver and palladium namely.

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