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E-WASTE

BY eMILY W, SOFIA K, MADONNA G, AND ADRAIN R
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An introduction to E-waste..
E-waste is a term used to describe old, end-of-life electronic appliances and devices. Examples of E-waste includes computers, monitors, phones, etc. With the growing percent of E-waste, we have to recycle E-waste. Or else, the planet will become completely polluted due to the burning if E-waste, and species will die. We have to do something quick!

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WHAT IS E-WASTE AND WHY IS IT HARMFUL?

  • E-waste is a term used to describe old, end-of-life electronic appliances and devices. Examples of E-waste includes computers, monitors, phones, etc.
  • E-waste can be harmful because it affects nearly every system in the human body because they contain a plethora of toxic components including Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Polybrominated Flame Retardants, Lead, Barium and Lithium. If someone is exposed to these listed items, they can get seriously ill.
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WHAT ARE SPME SAFE WAYS TO RECYCLE AND REDUCE E-WASTE?

  • reuse the device as something else. For example, if a computer collects dust on its screen, use it to get rid of dust.
  • if we reuse E-waste, we can reduce E-waste. If this doesn't sound like a great idea, don't just throw your device away. You should take out recyclable parts of your device and recycle those parts.
  • contact a local recycling company and have them do it for you. This reduces E-waste because we are breaking down the devices, and we are recycling these devices.
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What is going on in the Ohio Legislature in the topic of E-waste?

  • They are trying to get the word out about E-waste
  • They what to inform people on how to reduce E-waste
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HOW MUCH E-WASTE IS GENERATED BY THE USA PER YEAR?

  • 10-20 metric tons
  • 20-50 metric tons
  • 30-60 metric tons
  • 40-50 metric tons
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THE ANSWER IS.......

2. 20-50 METRIC TONS
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OUT OF THE 20-50 METRIC TONS HOW MUCH OF THAT IS RECYCLED?

  • 10%
  • 50%
  • 15%
  • 18%
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THE ANSWER IS...

4. 18%. THIS PROVES HOW MUCH MORE WE CAN RECYCLE e-WASTE
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HOW MUCH E-WASTE WILL WE HAVE BY 2050?

  • 1650 million metric tons
  • 2000 million metric tons
  • 1345 million metric tons
  • 2359 million metric tons
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THE ANSWER IS......

1. 1650 million metric tons, WE NEED TO CHANGE SOMETHING!
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HERE IS A VIDEO ON E-WASTE

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A QUICK RECAP..

  • E-waste a term used to describe old, end-of-life electronic appliances and devices.
  • Examples of E-waste includes computers, monitors, phones, etc.
  • E-waste is increasing rapidly, an did we don't do something quick, our planet will be polluted with E-waste
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THANKS FOR LISTENING!

WE HOPE THAT YOU TAKE OUR OPINION ON E-WASTE!

Emily Wiess