Do you know One of the major negative effects on the environment is caused by heating e-waste which results in the discharge of toxic compounds such as lead, cadmium and beryllium into the air that is harmfull for us.
We also need to be known about 'Key factor' of E-waste:
- E-waste is one of the fastest growing solid waste streams in the world (1).
- In 2022, an estimated 62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally. Only 22.3% was documented as formally collected and recycled (2).
- Lead is a common substance released into the environment when e-waste is recycled, stored or dumped using informal activities, including open burning, (3).
- Informal e-waste recycling activities may have several adverse health effects. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable.
- ILO and WHO estimate that millions of women and child labourers working in the informal recycling sector globally may be at risk of hazardous e-waste exposures.