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Where do ipods end up after they are no longer useful?
They end up in the bin and then is generated to E-waste.
Where does majority of the e-waste end up?
China, Malaysia, India, Kenya, and various African countries.
Where is e?
E-waste is the general term for 'Electronic Waste' or 'Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment'. It refers to electrical or electronic equipment which has reached the end of its useful life and can no longer be operated. Further information on e-waste can be found in the related links.
What opinions are there about e-waste?
Opinions on e-waste vary widely, with some emphasizing the environmental and health hazards posed by improper disposal and the toxic materials found in electronics. Others highlight the potential for recycling and repurposing e-waste, which can recover valuable materials and reduce resource depletion. Additionally, there are concerns about the socioeconomic implications of e-waste, particularly in developing countries where discarded electronics often end up. Advocacy for stricter regulations and improved recycling technologies is common among environmentalists and industry experts alike.
Are ovens E-Waste?
fridges, PC's, printers, phones, faxes and fluorecent tubes are E-Waste yes - ovens are E-waste anything electronic is E-Waste
What is e-waste according to the weee directive?
E-waste is a shortening of the term 'electronic or electrical waste'. In simple terms this means any piece of electronic or electrical equipment (hairdryer, fridge, mobile phone etc) that has reached the end of it's useful life. The WEEE Directive has strict rules about the correct methods of disposal of e-waste which should include both recycling and reuse. For example there is a lot of material within e-waste, such as precious metals, that if recovered properly can be used again. This saves money and the environment in mining for more of the same material. If e-waste is not disposed of correctly, it can end up in municipal landfill where it is likely to cause damage to the surrounding area. Electronics can contain a lot of very hazardous substances such as mercury and lead which can have very damaging side effects on any animals that ingest or inhale it as well as penetrating the land for years to come.
What things are included in the term e waste?
E-waste is when old technology e.g. a computer reaches the end of it's life :( it is sent to a factory where anything useful of it is taken and the scrap is gotten rid of correctly. However many country's send there e-waste to country's like India as it is a fraction of the price. However they are having to work under very dangerous conditions.
Advantage of e waste?
There is advantages on e-waste recycling since developing countries depend on E-waste recycling a lot. For example, the e-waste recycling industry in China and India in very important. Many people earn this for a living. So e-waste recycling is important. But also, there are disadvantages since e-waste produces a lot of pollution. It is bad to peoples health so we must be careful.
What percent of e-waste is recycled?
Electronic waste is commonly known as e-waste. Nearly 100% of this waste is recyclable, although ony about 12.5% is actually recycled.
Is e waste worse than nuclear waste?
nuclear waste is worst
What does E-waste do?
Wastes the "e"'s .
A robot is designed to clean up a waste-covered earth far in the future?
It's Wall-e
