E-Waste

E-waste - electronic waste - is defined as discarded electronic equipment

E-waste is a growing problem

China

22% growth

United States

Japan

Germany

United Kingdom

France

harmful substances

cadmium

hazardous substances - RoHS

CRT monitors

polyvinyl chloride - PVC cabling

When PVC is placed in a landfill or burnt, it releases dioxins

circuit boards plastic covers

cables

immune systems

reproductive systems

mercury

flat-screen monitors

televisions

kidneys

brain

central nervous system

passed from a nursing mother to their infant child

televisions

stereo systems

electrical components

mobile phones

other forms

freezers

refrigerators

washers

dryers

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