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the world, on an average, produces 40 million tonnes of electronic waste every year - the US and China are the two largest e - waste producers in the world - the US discards over 3 million tonnes every year - they recycle less than 14 percent - at Many recycling plants they dismantle electronics or burn them - discarded parts are packed in containers and shipped to countries such as India and China for processing - the US exports 50-80 percent of their e - waste - employ thousands of men, women and children. in India and China in recycling plants - they are exposed to toxic materials and develop serious health problems
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E-wastes comprise a witch's mix of hazardous chemicals like cadmium, lead, mercury, poly-chlorinated biphenyls, besides plastics and glass. These contents leach into the soil from landfills and contaminate water bodies. E-wastes when burnt, also release poisonous gases in air.

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