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Electronic Waste (E-Waste): Meaning and Environmental Impact

After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and environmental impact of Electronic Waste (E-Waste). Meaning of Electronic Waste: The modern digital world is creating a growing amount of electronic waste, also referred to as e-waste. All electronic waste can either be reused or broken down, and the materials so obtained may be recycled. Electronic waste includes discarded [...]

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9 Main Electronic Waste Substances Found in Trace Amounts

This article throws light upon the nine main electronic waste substances found in trace amounts. The electronic waste substances are: 1. Americium 2. Mercury 3. Sulphur 4. BFRs 5. Cadmium 6. Lead 7. Beryllium Oxide 8. Perfluoro Octanoic Acid (PFOA) 9. Hexavalent Chromium. Electronic Waste Substance # 1. Americium: The radioactive source in smoke alarms. It is known to be [...]

By |2016-07-23T15:41:00+05:30July 23, 2016|Waste Management|Comments Off on 9 Main Electronic Waste Substances Found in Trace Amounts
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