Trade-Offs of Improper E-waste Recycling:

Abstract

The term “E-waste” refers to any electronic equipment that has been abandoned and discarded or reached the end of its service life. As electronics is one of the largest growing industrial sectors, the recycling of E-wastes has evolved into a serious global issue. E-waste contains both metals and chemicals. A growing country like Bangladesh is now estimated to create 2.8 million tons of E-waste every year. Around 15–25% of it gets recycled, while the remaining end up in open soil, farmland, and water. Many hazardous elements from improper E-waste disposal can cause health diseases for workers and their families like breathing problems, skin infections, and stomach problems. Also, improper disposal of E-waste can harm the environment and have a negative impact on our climate. In this paper, we analyze the environmental effects and health issues of electronic waste. We found that there is a significant lack of understanding on how to reuse, rescale, and refurbish electronic equipment. People everywhere may avoid health and environmental problems by managing E-waste effectively, collecting E-waste properly, and raising awareness about the dangers of improper e-waste disposal can save people all over the world from challenges.