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Electronic Waste

Electronic Waste. Eduardo Ragasol. What is electronic waste ?. What Is E-Waste?

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Electronic Waste

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  1. ElectronicWaste Eduardo Ragasol

  2. Whatiselectronicwaste ? • What Is E-Waste? • E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life." Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. • With the passage of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 , certain portions of the electronic waste stream are defined and the systems to recover and recycle them will be administratively regulated beyond the universal waste rules that apply to material handling. Please review CalRecycle's efforts to implement the Act for more information. • E-FAQs • Is "e-waste" clearly defined? • The term "e-waste" is loosely applied to consumer and business electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life. There is no clear definition for e-waste; for instance whether or not items like microwave ovens and other similar "appliances" should be grouped into the category has not been established. • Is "e-waste" considered hazardous? • Certain components of some electronic products contain materials that render them hazardous, depending on their condition and density. For instance, California law currently views nonfunctioning CRTs (cathode ray tubes) from televisions and monitor as hazardous. • What should I do with my electronic discards? • The mantra of " Reduce, Reuse, Recycle " applies here. Reduce your generation of e-waste through smart procurement and good maintenance. Reuse still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it. Recycle those Products that cannot be repaired. To find an organization that will manage your electronics for recycling, search the directory. How can I learn more about this topic? • For more information, explore the resources available within this site. Two outstanding overviews include: • The U.S. EPA's WasteWise Update on Electronics Reuse and Recycling, a comprehensive overview of the issue (PDF, 1.4 MB). ( Note : if you decide to print the document, we suggest you do so in black and white--not color.) • The Institute for Local Self-Reliance published Plug Into Electronics Reuse to help expand the reuse infrastructure for electronics. Included in the publication are profiles of 22 model electronics reuse operations in the United States. • http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/WhatisEwaste/ • Electronicwasteiselectronicproductsthat are no longer in human use in anykind.

  3. ") is awaste type consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic device. Recyclable electronic waste is sometimes further categorized as a "commodity"while e-waste which cannot be reused is distinguished as "waste". Both types of e-wastehave raised concern considering that many components of such equipment are consideredtoxic and are not biodegradable.Responding to these concerns, many European countries banned e-waste from landfills in the 1990s. As the price of gold, silver and copper continue to rise, e-waste has become more desirable. E-waste roundups can be used asfundraisers in some communities. http://es.scribd.com/doc/16048640/Electronic-Waste Theelectronicwaste can be sometimesrecycle and used in otherelectronicdevices

  4. E-waste is one of the major environmental problems of China. Studies reveal that • most e-waste in the country is currently being disposed of in an unscientific way, • creating many problems for public health and the environment. The government • and its ministries have made great efforts to control e-waste pollution and to increase • the environmentally sound utilization of e-waste. This article provides a review • of the generation and management of e-waste in China • http://www.techmonitor.net/tm/images/b/b8/08jul_aug_sf4.pdf • The electronic waste in this town of china is affecting a lot of people in the area we need to find a way to solve that.

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