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RPI EcoEd Middle School Research Report
Spring 2012
Electronic Waste: It’s
Effects on Humans and
the Environment
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John Wienman
8th Grade, Tamarac Middle School
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Health Concerns
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Humans are killed around
the world by E-waste
chemicals emitted in to
the air.
Introduction
E-waste also known as electronic waste is every day
appliances such as computers, cell phones, video game
consoles, TV’s, printers, and so on.
Stakeholders
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Greenpeace International
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Silicon Valley Toxics
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United Nations Environmental Program
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Electronics Take Back Coalition
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Businesses
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Government
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Individuals
E-Waste
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E-waste is a huge problem. Approximately 400 million
pounds is disposed of every year.
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26.9 million TV’s
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205.5 million computers
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140.3 million cell phones
Problems
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Incineration
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Landfills
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Exporting
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Stored
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Chemicals
Incineration
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When E-waste is burned toxic gases are released in to
the atmosphere such as……
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Lead
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Cadmium
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Mercury
Chemicals
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Lead poisoning can negatively affect humans hearing,
vision, reproductive organs, blood pressure, memory,
concentration problems, muscle coordination, and joint
pains
Mercury at high levels can damage human heart,
kidneys, lungs, and immune systems.
Chromium- humans can be exposed to chromium by
breathing,eating,drinking, and skin contact.
Exporting
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About 80% of our E-waste
is exported to developing
countries such as China,
Pakistan, and West Africa
Stored
People store their e-waste
in drawers, closets,
basements, cars, etc. but
sooner or later it ends up
in one of the four major
branches of e-waste
disposal.
Conclusion
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If we all reduce,reuse,
and recycle e-waste
someday everyone around
the world can live
healthy lives.