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E-waste - Its Impact on Environment and Human Health

ERI processes more than 250 million pounds of electronic waste annually at its locations in California, North Carolina, Washington, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts and Texas. ERI operates the largest, most efficient and highest-capacity shredder in North America. The recycler’s two state-of-the-art slow-speed shredder components are capable of handling more than 15,000 pounds of electronic waste per hour.

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E-waste - Its Impact on Environment and Human Health

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  1. E-waste - Its Impact on Environment and Human Health

  2. E-waste or Electronic waste is electronic or electrical equipment of any kind that is obsolete. Electronic waste contains a wide assortment of toxic components including Mercury, Lithium, Barium, Cadmium, Lead. These toxins are detrimental for human health and damage kidney, liver, heart, brain and skeletal system.

  3. Nearly 80 percent of old electronic products are dumped in storage each year. In the United States, more than 200 million mobiles were discarded last year. It is estimated that by 2020, the e-waste from obsolete cell phones will be increased to 8 times than 2017.

  4. Sources of E-waste • IT and Telecom Equipments • Small and Large Household Appliances • Electrical and Electronic Tools • Medical Devices

  5. Impact on Environment • Pollution of Ground Water • Air Pollution • Acidification of soil

  6. Impact on Human Health • Chronic damage to the brain • Lung Cancer • Asthmatic bronchitis • Heart, Liver and spleen damage • DNA damage

  7. Recycling e-waste is necessary to protect human and environmental health. It requires several specialized equipment to dismantle, shred and extract the materials that are transformed into new products. There are various agencies electronic recyclers but it is essential to choose the one that has adequate experience and great reputation. Finding an agency that is acknowledged as the leading electronic recycler is a wise decision. Only a reliable and reputable agency can ensure appropriate dismantling of electronic waste.

  8. To Get More Information About Electronic Waste Recycling, Visit here : http://eridirect.com/

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