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What is E Waste?
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electronic waste
comprises of 2% of the U.S. solid waste stream |
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What is toxic about ewaste ?
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-many synthetic organic compounds are toxic because they are readily absorbed through the skin.
-heavy metals can be hazardous: lead, chromium, mercury, arsenic,cadmium, tin, and copper. heavy metals enter environment through improper disposal. |
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Wasteland 60 minutes show
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-underground smuggling of ewaste to China.
-21st century equipment being managed in 17th century environment. |
