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E-Waste Management and Handling Rules
E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. E-wastes are
considered dangerous, as certain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous,
depending on their condition and density. The hazardous content of these materials pose a threat to human health
and environment. Discarded electronics products such as circuit boards, batteries, wires and other electronic
accessories if improperly disposed can leach lead and other substances into soil and groundwater. Many of
electronic products can be reused, refurbished or recycled in an environmentally sound manner so that they are
less harmful to the ecosystem.
Benefits of E-waste Recycling leach
Electronics Recycling Conserves Natural Resources
There are many materials that can be recovered from old electronic products. These materials can be used to
make new products, thus reducing the need for the new raw materials. For instance, various metals can be
recovered from circuit boards and other electronics can be recycled.
Electronics Recycling Supports the Community
Donating your old electronics plays an important role in the provision of refurbished products which can be of great
help to certain industries, small organizations and non-profitable organizations. It also helps individuals gain access
to technology that they could not have otherwise afforded.
Electronics Recycling Creates Employment Locally
Considering that around 90 percent of electronic equipment is recyclable, electronics recycling can play a
significant role in creating employment. This is because new firms dealing with electronics recycling will form and
existing firms will look to employ more people to recover recyclable materials. This can be triggered by the increase
in the demand for electronics recycling.
Electronics Recycling Helps Protect Public Health and the Environment
Many electronics have toxic or hazardous materials such as mercury and lead, which can be harmful to the
environment if disposed in trashcans. Reusing and recycling electronics safely helps in keeping the hazardous
materials from harming humans or the environment. For example, certain electronic components and batteries are
hazardous since they have lead in them. Printed circuit boards contain harmful materials such as cadmium, lead,
mercury and chromium.
Instead of keeping old electronics or dumping them in landfills, recycling or reusing them is an appropriate option
that should be supported by individuals and organizations. Considering the benefits of electronics recycling, it is
very important that people in various parts around the world embrace this concept.
Creates Jobs
E-waste recycling creates new jobs for professional recyclers and creates a second market for the recycled
materials.
