BY

Asha.H.Chouhan

The term E-Waste applies to all the wastes from or caused by Electronic items (WEEE). Technological development is the main reason. IRG(Internationl Resources Group) vastly deals with this types of hazards to the environment. Slowly but strongly, E-waste is becoming a thread to the world.

IT & Telecom Equipments

Large Household Appliances

Small Household Appliances Consumer & Lighting Equipments Electrical & Electronic Tools Toys & Sports Equipment Medical Devices Monitoring & Control Instruments

Element
Lead

Harmful Effects
Extremely harmful to the human body; Damages both the central and peripheral nervous systems; Can cause seizures, retardation, high blood pressure, damage to the kidneys and liver;

Beryllium

Adversely affects child development

Long term exposure can be carcinogenic, especially for the lungs. Extreme exposure can lead to a potentially fatal condition known as Acute Beryllium Disease

Element
Arsenic

Harmful Effects
Arsenic is a notoriously potent poison; Causes severe damage to the digestive tract

Mercury

Attacks the central nervous and endocrine systems; harmful to mouth, teeth and gums; poses risk in the neurological development of unborn fetuses
Toxic to humans in ways similar to arsenic; fatal in large doses

Antimony

Cadmium

Potentially carcinogenic;
Repeated exposure can damage the lungs, kidneys and liver

GREEN COMPUTING
Green

computing is the study and practice of using computing resources efficiently. The primary objective of such a program is to account for the triple bottom line Our Green Computing stands for reality, responsibility, and reliability

NON HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS USED IN THE COMPUTER

Tin: solder, coatings on component leads. Copper: copper wire, printed circuit board tracks, component leads.

Aluminum: nearly all electronic goods using more than a few watts of power (heat sink), electrolytic capacitor.
Silicon: glass, transistors, ICs, printed circuit boards. Zinc: plating for steel parts.

E-waste represents a potentially rich source of secondary raw materials. Safe handling and disposal are the main challenges. The worldwide market for E-waste is growing by almost 9% per year , from $7.2 billion in 2004 to a projected $11 billion in 2009.

E-waste components, which are hazardous in nature need to be covered under the preview of
The Hazardous Waste (Management and handling) Rules 2003 The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control)

Rules, 2000.

Reduce Reuse Recycle Recover

Zero land fill