E-Waste is electronic waste, generated from electric & electronic devices and gadgets that are end of its usable life. It covers discarded
computers, notebooks, televisions, cell phones, printing machines, discarded & obsolete electric appliances and their components & accessories. The waste from these materials are considered dangerous, as certain components contain hazardous content that pose a threat to human health and environment.
The hazardous content includes dangerous chemicals like lead, cadmium and mercury, and other substances. If e-waste is improperly disposed, it can leach lead contaminating soil, water sources and polluting the air. The health effects of such heavy metals in humans can be devastating, research shows tumours, mental health disorders and cancer are just some of the results
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