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Electronic waste or e waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Recycling electronic waste 1 the average smartphone weighs about five ounces. Ewaste materials may be valuable and recyclable, such as random access memory and reusable laptops. Ewastes are considered dangerous, as certain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous, depending on their condition and density. Ewaste encompasses a board and growing range of electronic devices ranging from large household devices such as refrigerators, air conditioners, cell phones, personal stereos, and consumer electronics to computers which have been discarded by their users.
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an ore body, vein or coal seam. With the passage of the electronic waste recycling act of 2003, certain portions of. Recycling and disposal of electronic waste isbn 97891620. Its toxic emissions mixed with virgin soil and air and causing.
Metal extraction processes for electronic waste and existing. Which accounts for 5% of all municipal solid waste. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, ewaste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of. Electronic waste, or ewaste, is composed not only of phones, computers, tablets, tvs. The project aims to put in force sustainable systems of waste collection, segregation, and treatment along with a controlled, systematic and creative ways of reducing waste generation across the country. According to comptroller and auditorgeneralscag report, over 7.
The thai ewaste strategy of the pollution control department, ministry of natural resources and environment in 2007 had five objectives. The demand of electrical and electronic equipment eee has increased dramatically with the advancement in technology. Although the quantity of electronic waste in respect to the total waste of developing and transition countries is lower than in industrialized countries, the lack of regulation in the disposal sector is a cause for concern. With this increase comes the dilemma of how to manage these products when they come to the end of their useful lives. However, according to the greenpeace report, in 2007, india generated. Computers, televisions, vcrs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. In general, there are certains points to note about your project allotment and write up, as follows. E waste includes computers and peripherals, such as keyboards, monitors, and mice.
So, heres what to do with that tangled mess of chargers hiding away in that one random desk drawer. A study on what is e waste, e waste problems,scope of e waste,recycling of e waste e. In india, solid waste management, with the emergence of ewaste, has become a complicated task. Ewaste includes computers and peripherals, such as. According to a january 2019 report from the world economic forum, e waste is now the fastestgrowing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 48. Ewaste or electronic waste, therefore, broadly describes loosely discarded, surplus, obsolete, broken, electrical or electronic devices 4. The scope for e waste recycling project is very good. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. Namma nagara swacha enagara objectives of the project develop a cleaner. Study and analysis of disposal of electronic waste and its effect onthe environment elvis lobo1, clevinvinoddsouza2 and suman antony lasrado3 have adverse effects on environment.
Abstract e waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. If you are in junior college, then you must follow the project report writing methodology suggested by the respective educational board. As a basic manual for ewaste trainers, this publica. Globally about to 20 50 million tonnes of ewaste are disposed of each year. A cathode ray tube crt, often called a picture tube is found in computer monitors, televisions, camcorders, and other electronic devices. The waste management project has been designed at green channel to resolve the waste problem in bangladesh. Concerns have been increasingly expressed that while millions of existing computers become obsolete each year, only a. In india, the electronic waste management assumes greater significance not only due to the generation of our own waste but also dumping of e waste i. Take back my tv is a project of the electronics takeback coalition and grades. Growth of information and communication technology sector has. According to the controller and auditor generals cag report, over 7. Waste management is the collection of all thrown away materials in order to recycle them and as a result decrease their effects on our health, our surroundings and the environment and enhance the quality of life. Disposal methods of e waste in india survey conducted in chennai 509. Mar 02, 2020 download waste management evs project.
This is because the ewaste contains a multitude of hazardous substances that may be released as the waste is handled and processed. Jun 25, 2019 e waste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs. The project is part of a regional project initiated by the secretariat of the basel convention in collaboration with the government of japan. Recycling and disposal of electronic waste preface waste of electrical and electronic equipment is generated in enormous amounts around the globe today, and has become a global environmental issue. Waste of electronic and electrical equipment or e waste management in vietnam poses real challenges for policymakers, authorities they belong to group of state management levels working on legislations and law enforcement and even for collectors who can be individuals, lowest level of traders, some are only in charge of e waste collecting, and some are also involved in dismantling processes. Ewaste ppt electronic waste waste management scribd. Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. Electronic waste recycling legislation in massachusetts an interactive qualifying project submitted to the faculty of worcester. Electronic waste or ewaste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. The project proposal made by sri lanka encompasses six phases with a time. We hope that we would be able to continue this project to further strengthen the capacity of sri lanka for the efficient management of e waste. This study analyzed the electronic waste recycling system in the u. Electronics waste, commonly known as escrap or ewaste, is the trash we generate from surplus, broken, and obsolete electronic devices. Ewaste categories problems growth source of ewaste hazards existing legislation need for legal framework conclusion references electronic waste or ewaste is any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance ewaste includes computers, entertainment electronics, mobile phones and other items that have been discarded by their original users.
By properly disposing or reusing electronics, we can prevent health problems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs. Hospital waste refers to all waste, biological or non. Ewaste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Waste management, municipal solid waste, recycling, electronic waste, waste report this link. Domestic legal framework to address the gaps in import of e waste. The rapid expansion of technology and the consumption driven society results in the creation of a very large amount of ewaste in every minute the european weee directive classifies waste in ten categories. Unfortunately, the majority of these electronic products end up in landfills, and just 12. E waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Waste capping designs employ an intricate progression of barrier and soil layers placed to prevent water leachate from entering the confined materials while also establishing vegetative cover to control erosion, reduce sediment discharge and improve visual aesthetics. Waste of electronic and electrical equipment or ewaste management in vietnam poses real challenges for policymakers, authorities they belong to group of state management levels working on legislations and law enforcement and even for collectors who can be individuals, lowest level of traders, some are only in charge of ewaste collecting, and some are also involved in dismantling. Disposal methods of ewaste in india survey conducted in.
Disposal methods of ewaste in india survey conducted in chennai. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. Electronics contains various toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials that are released into the environment if we do not dispose of them properly. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. In india, the electronic waste management assumes greater significance not only due to the generation of our own waste but also dumping of ewaste i. Report waste management evs project please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as.
Informal processing of e waste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and. E waste management in india an overvie w international journal of earth sciences and engineering issn 09745904, vol. Enviornmental studies notes ebooks pdf ppt download. Drastic innovations on the electrical and electronic technologies further shortened the life, and thus enhanced the generation of waste from electrical and electronic equipment weee or electronic waste ewaste.
Concerns have been increasingly expressed that while millions of existing computers become obsolete each year, only a fraction of. Water conservation encompasses the policies, strategies and activities to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource to protect the water environment and to meet current and future human demand. Evs project ewaste polyvinyl chloride pollution scribd. Waste management practices differ for developed and developing nations, for urban and rural areas, and for residential and industrial. That figure includes more than just smartphones and laptops, of course. Electronic equipment e waste e waste, electronic waste, and escrap are terms used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are disposed, donated, or given to a recycler. The total waste generated by obsolete or broken down electronic and electrical equipment was estimated to be 1,46,000 tonnes for the year 2005, which is expected to exceed 8,00,000 tonnes by 2012. Advances in technology have led to rapidly increasing sales of new electronic devices, particularly televisions, computers, and computer monitors. Jul 26, 2005 advances in technology have led to rapidly increasing sales of new electronic devices, particularly televisions, computers, and computer monitors. With network properly established we will send our vehicle to collect e waste and if needed people to load and unload the e waste. Chatterjee scientiste department of information technology electronics niketan, 6, c. E waste comprises of a multitude of components, some containing toxic substances that can have an adverse impact on.
Drastic innovations on the electrical and electronic technologies further shortened the life, and thus enhanced the generation of waste from electrical and electronic equipment weee or electronic waste e waste. The rule is inadequate to handle generation, transportation and disposal of this complex waste. The collected e waste will be sending directly to the e waste agencies from the companies point. Ewaste is often misinterpreted as related to old computers or it equipment in general, while the synonymous term waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is also used in the international literature. Projects on waste management and recycling, industrial. Electronic equipment ewaste ewaste, electronic waste, and escrap are terms used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are disposed, donated, or given to a recycler. The scope for ewaste recycling project is very good. Efficient e waste management system needs effective legal systems coupled with incentive schemes followed by sound monitoring systems. Many of us are simply unfamiliar with effective ewaste management or how to recycle electronic waste at home or in the office. Ewaste an introduction bombay chamber of commerce and industry. Most users of electrical and electronic equipment and generators ewaste do not care about whether or not collectors give a guarantee of safe disposal save for. Ewaste management, disposal and its impacts on the environment.
Ewaste comprises of a multitude of components, some containing toxic substances that can have an adverse impact on. It is a point of concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable. A standard computer monitor contains approximately 8 pounds of lead. Introduction electronic waste or ewaste for short is the term used to describe old, endoflife or discarded.
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