Question

c. List any 10 pollutants (organic pollutants,
elements, etc.) that are released during recycling
of gadgets. Also mention how they enter our
body and effect various body parts.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The waste that releases during the recycling of electronic materials is called electronic waste or e-waste.  

1. Mercury
2. Lead
3. Cadmium  
4. Polybrominated
5. Flame
6. Retardants
7. Barium
8. Lithium
9. Polyvinyl Chloride
10. Phosphorus

The organic wastes and heavy metals enter the human body through food via plants translocating system. They also dissolve in the drinking water thus threatening human life directly. The health effects of e-wastes include kidney, liver and brain damage.