Question

Global and indian perspective of e-waste and its environmental impact

Answer 1

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Environmental impacts. The processes used to recycle and dispose of e-waste in India have led to a number of detrimental environmental impacts. As a result improper recycling and disposal techniques, air, water and soil throughout much of India is now contaminated with toxic e-waste byproducts.

Answer 2

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Electronic waste is emerging as a serious public health and environmental issue in India. India is the “fifth largest electronic waste producer in the world”; approximately 2 million tons of e-waste are generated annually and an undisclosed amount of e-waste is imported from other countries around the world.