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E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENTP.MALVIN FELICIA
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WHAT IS AN E-WASTE?
• A Popular informal name of electronic and electric products nearing their end life.
• Pose a threat to human health and also for the environment.
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E-WASTE
Monitors 10%
Televisions 10%
Computers, telephones, fax, printers, etc. 15%
DVD/VCR Players, CD players, radios, Hi-Fi sets etc. 15%
Refrigerators 20%
Washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners, Coffee machines, toasters, 30% irons etc.
Electronic waste
Electric waste
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WHY E-WASTE MANAGEMENT?
• Pollution of ground water.• Acidification of soil.• Emission of toxic fumes and
gases.• Fastest growing portion of
municipal wastes.• Releases carcinogenic substances
into the air.
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MANAGEMENT STEPS
• Inventory management• Production-process modification• Volume reduction• Recovery and reuse• Sustainable product design
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RESPOSIBILITIES OF THE GOVT.,
• Regulatory agencies in each district• An adequate system of laws• R&D in hazardous waste management• Strict regulations against dumping e-waste• Heavy fines on industries• Encourage NGOs
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDUSTRIES
• Management options.• Label materials to assist in recycling.• Green packaging options.• Adoption of waste minimization
techniques.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITIZEN
Opt for those• Made with fewer toxic constituents• That use recycled content• That are energy efficient• That utilize minimal packaging• That offer take back options.
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THANK YOU