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E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

E-WASTE MANAGEMENT. Introduction. E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life”.This includes Computers and their peripherals Cell phones Photocopiers Digital cameras MP3 players . .

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E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

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  1. E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

  2. Introduction • E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life”.This includes • Computers and their peripherals • Cell phones • Photocopiers • Digital cameras • MP3 players .

  3. Where does it come from? • Households and Small businesses • Large businesses, Institutions and Governments

  4. How big is the problem?

  5. Problem continues……… • Electronic products often contain hazardous and toxic materials that pose environmental risks if they are land filled or incinerated. • Televisions, video and computer monitors use cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which have significant amounts of lead. • Printed circuit boards contain primarily plastic and copper, and most have small amounts of chromium, lead solder, nickel, and zinc.

  6. Problem continues……… • In addition, many electronic products have batteries that often contain nickel, cadmium, and other heavy metals. Relays and switches in electronics, especially older ones, may contain mercury. • Also, capacitors in some types of older and larger equipment that is now entering the waste stream may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

  7. Effects of E-waste constituent on health

  8. Where does it go? • Landfill • Incineration • Reuse • Recycle • Export

  9. Managing E-waste • Inventory management • Production process modification • Volume reduction • Recovery and reuse

  10. E-waste managing…… Inventory management establishing material-purchase review control procedures and inventory tracking system

  11. E-waste managing…… Production process modification Improved operating and maintenance procedures, Material change Process-equipment modification.

  12. E-waste managing…… Volume reduction source segregation waste concentration

  13. E-waste managing…… Recovery and reuse eliminate waste disposal costs reduce raw material costs provide income from a salable waste

  14. Conclusion • E-waste management is a cycle that tackles the environmental impacts, social responsibilities and logistics. It is a complete process that includes workforce, transport medium and a good coordination with the government body

  15. THANK YOU!!!!

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