Question

What is the best solution for the treatment of electronic wastes?

Answer 1

Definition of electronic waste

Electronic waste or e-waste is referred to as discarded or damaged electronic products like phones, laptops, television, printers etc.


Management of e-waste

The electronic waste contains toxic substances like mercury, cadmium and lead that affect human health. Burying them in landfills or burning them will be hazardous to health and the environment.

Furthermore, these e-wastes contain trace amounts of metals like nickel, gold, copper etc. which can be used again. Thus, the best way to manage this waste is through recycling.