What is E-Waste Pollution?
E-waste stands for electronic waste which is defined as electronic devices that are discarded such as computers, TVs, smartphones, and other electronic equipment. E-waste pollution is defined as harmful environmental impact due to the improper disposal, recycling, and management of electronic waste.
Toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium are released into the environment when electronic devices or waste is not properly disposed of, reused, or recycled. The release of these toxic chemicals results in soil, water, and air pollution. In today’s modern and technological era, over 50 million metric tons of electronic waste are being generated every year in the world. Therefore there is a need for proper management and disposal of electronic waste generated.
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.