Authors : Praveen Kumar; Pankaj Kumar; Samjeet Singh Thakur

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT1008

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Abstract : Electronic waste, or "e-waste," has grown significantly as a result of the exponential rise of electronic gadgets and is currently one of the waste streams with the fastest rate of growth in the world. Many dangerous substances, such as organic pollutants like brominated flame retardants and heavy metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium, can be found in e-waste. The chemical components of e-waste are thoroughly analyzed in this work, with an emphasis on the identification, measurement, and health and environmental effects of these hazardous materials. According to study, e-waste improper disposal and unofficial recycling can release dangerous substances into the environment, posing a major risk to human health including endocrine disruption and neurological damage. This can result in soil, water, and air contamination. The results highlight the necessity of more advanced recycling technology, stringent laws, and environmentally friendly design principles in order to reduce these hazards. This study adds to the expanding body of information on e-waste and urges immediate action to mitigate the risks that electronic trash poses to the environment and public health.

Keywords : E-Waste, Hazardous Elements, Heavy Metals, Organic Pollutants, Environmental.

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