Question

why is e-waste harmful give your opinion

Answer 1

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All electronic waste is made up of deadly chemicals such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, mercury and brominated flame retardants. Disposing of gadgets and devices improperly increases the chances of these dangerous chemicals contaminating the soil, polluting the air and leaching into water bodies.

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Answer 2

1) E-waste is electronic waste which includes non-functional TV sets, cell phones, music systems, computers and their parts, etc.

2) E-waste contains heavy metals like lead, beryllium, mercury and cadmium.

3) These metals accumulate in the soil for long periods and thus affect the biodiversity of the soil.

4) Many a times e-waste like battery etc. contain acids which make the soil acidic.

5) E-waste can cause ground water pollution, which also affects living organisms when they drink this polluted water.

6) Thus E-waste affects human health and soil microorganisms directly or indirectly.