Causes of E-Waste Pollution
- Rapid Innovation in Technology: Today one of the main causes of E-waste pollution is the rapid increase in the development of technology. Due to the increase in technological and industrial demand new electronic devices have developed that result in unwanted and unused devices. These unused devices are not used and properly disposed of which leads to e-waste pollution.
- Rising demand for electronic products: Nowadays every work is carried out digitally and every digital user needs an electronic device which results in a rise in demand for electronic devices. The rise in new electronic products indirectly leads to an increase in e-waste pollution.
- Lack of Reparability: Electronic devices go through many damages and breaks. The device becomes of no use in the future if not repaired or not replaced by the new one. The devices that are not reparable need to be changed with new ones. This property of lack of reparability results in e-waste pollution.
- Illegal E-waste Trade: Illegal trade of e-waste is increasing e-waste pollution. Many business companies and traders export and import e-waste from and to the countries and the same e-waste is being reused and recycled again by using unsafe and illegal processes.
- Lack of Awareness: Many citizens using electronic products are still not aware and well-educated regarding the harmful impacts of e-waste. The uneducated or unaware users do not dispose of them properly and carefully which then leads to many environmental and health-related problems.
E-Waste: Causes and Effects on Environment
E-waste or Electronic pollution is a growing environmental issue as the rapid advancement of technology has led to a significant increase in the production of various electronic devices. Pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the environment that causes an adverse effect and as a result, degrades the quality of the environment. Improper disposal of E-waste can lead to harmful effects on Human health and the overall environment.