Electronic Waste
What is e-waste management definition?
E-Waste Management is the task of collecting and recycling e-waste, extracting it from the environment, and mitigating its effects on the planet. See more information on E-Waste Management a New Concern for Environmental Sustainability in Electronic Waste Management: An Emerging Environmental Concern.
The term e-waste refers to electronic devices that are no longer functional. Smartphones, television sets, laptop computers, desktop computers, office copiers, fax machines, and VCRs are all electronics that can be considered e-waste. Many of these products can be repurposed, refurbished, or recycled for their parts.
Devices That Become E-waste
Here we’ll give you an overview of the devices that fall under the category of e-waste. Here’s the list of the appliances.
Home Appliances
- Refrigerators
- LED/LCD/TV
- Microwave Oven
- Washing machines
- Home air conditioner
- Electric stove
- Home theatres
Communication and Information Technology Devices
- Mobile phones
- Desktop computers
- Laptops
- Printers
- Hard Drives
- Circuit boards
- Memory Chips
Electronic Utilities
- Remote controls
- Fans
- Smartwatches
- Heart monitors
- Treadmills
Medical Equipment
- Copiers/Printers
- IT Servers
- Cords and Cables
- Autoclave
- Power Strips and Power Supplies
- Imaging Equipment
- Defibrillator
- Dialysis Machines
How is e-waste harmful to the environment?
When e-waste is exposed to heat, various toxic chemicals are released into the air, causing damage to the atmosphere. These toxic compounds can then infiltrate groundwater, harming both land and marine species. Electronic waste can also contribute to air pollution.
Why is it important to reduce e-waste?
It’s important to minimize e-waste. Most electronic equipment, such as cell phones, laptops, flash memory cards, TVs, tablets and batteries, ends up in landfills, thereby polluting air and water. Minimizing electronic waste keeps it safe in the environment.
