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Why should we be cautious in disposing of e-waste?


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e-waste:

  1. It is also commonly known as electronic waste.
  2. It includes all the electric devices whose life is finished and they are of further no use.
  3. We should be cautious while disposing of the e-wastes:
  1. e-waste contains a lot of harmful chemicals such as lead in CRTs of computers and mercury in flat panel display screens.
  2. This can be absorbed by humans through contaminated drinking water.
  3. It also affects the environment as well as humans.
  4. Workers that stay in such an environment constantly encounter inflammation and stress that lead to heart diseases, DNA damage, etc.

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