Article writing on The management of obsolete, unwanted or non- functional electronic equipment is becoming a global problem. With the availability of new recycled devices and rapid improvement in technology, toxic waste disposal and resource conservation is a cause of serious concern. Based on this idea, make a research and write an article in about 150-200 words expressing your views on how to tackle the e- waste menace
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Managing E-Waste
Disposing of e-waste cautiously and wisely is not only imperative, but beneficial also. E-waste contains hazardous chemicals such as lead, mercury, beryllium, cadmium and brominated flame retardants are highly dangerous and detrimental to the environment and people’s health. Disposing these poisonous e-articles carelessly can lead to contamination of water bodies and soil.
Some countries are adopting unscrupulous and irresponsible practices in disposing of e-waste. They are shipping their e-waste to third world countries. People, especially children involved in handling, recycling, or disposing of this e-waste in these countries get exposed to the dangers of e-waste.
Healthy ways to dispose of e-waste:
E-waste can be disposed of without polluting and harming the environment. The first option to dispose of e-waste rightly is to give e-waste to BAN(Basel Action Network). BAN is a non-profit organization committed to recycling e-waste responsibly.
The second best option is instead of replacing your computer, laptop, etc., go for its upgrading. This also is quite a responsible Practice.
The third responsible practice is donate your computer or electronic gadget to an NGO. However, you must format it before doing so.
Fourth healthy practice to dispose of e-waste is to exchange your old gadget or computer; some companies provide this exchange facility. They take back your old gadget, when you buy a new version. They also offer some discount on such transactions.
In conclusion it can be said, e-waste is very dangerous. We should dispose it of responsibly and carefully. One of the above mentioned practices can be adopted while disposing it off.
Explanation:
WIth rapid advancement is E technologies it is important to streamline the disposal of old Electronic systems, gadgets. Some of the proper disposal techniques can be;
When going for a new device, check and prefer the exchange policy if being provided by vendor. This is cost effective also.
Give you electronic systems to some proper organization that solely disposes electronic systems.
Consider the options of upgrading the system rather replacing all with new one