PAPER TITLE E-WASTE EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT AND ITS MANAGEMENT

E-WASTE M

MANAGEMENT
Presented by:
MD MUSTAFA KAMAL DEPTT.ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING NITTTR,CHANDIGARH

WHAT IS AN E-WASTE?
A Popular informal name of electronic and electric products nearing their end life. Pose a threat to human health and also for the environment.

SOURCE OF E-WASTE IT & Telecom Equipments Large Household Appliances Small Household Appliances Consumer & Lighting Equipments Electrical & Electronic Tools Toys & Sports Equipment Medical Devices Monitoring & Control Instruments

E-WASTE
Monitors Televisions Computers, telephones, fax, printers, etc. DVD/VCR Players, CD players, radios, Hi-Fi sets etc. Refrigerators Washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners, Coffee machines, toasters, irons etc. 10% 10%

Electronic waste
15%

15% 20% Electric waste 30%

EFFECT OF E-WASTE ON ENVIRONMENT

Element Effect on environment

Lead

Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems, blood systems and kidney damage. Affects brain development of children Asthmatic bronchitis. DNA damage Toxic irreversible effects on human health. Accumulates in kidney and liver. Causes neural damage. Teratogenic Chronic damage to the brain. Respiratory and Burning produces dioxin. It causes Reproductive and developmental problems; Immune system damage; Interfere with regulatory hormones

Chromium Cadmium

Mercury Plastics including PVC

WHY E-WASTE MANAGEMENT?

Pollution of ground water. Acidification of soil. Emission of toxic fumes and gases. Fastest growing portion of municipal wastes. Releases carcinogenic substances into the air.

MANAGEMENT STEPS
Inventory management Production-process modification Volume reduction Recovery and reuse Sustainable product design

RESPOSIBILITIES OF THE GOVT.,

Regulatory agencies in each district An adequate system of laws R&D in hazardous waste management Strict regulations against dumping e-waste Heavy fines on industries Encourage NGOs

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDUSTRIES

Management options. Label materials to assist in recycling. Green packaging options. Adoption of waste minimization techniques.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITIZEN

Opt for those Made with fewer toxic constituents That use recycled content That are energy efficient That utilize minimal packaging That offer take back options.