Title: Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World - WorldAtlas
Headings: Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World
Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World
What is E-waste?
Sources of E-waste
Worst Offenders
The Importance of Recycling
E-waste Management
The Highest E-Waste Generating Nations Of The World

Content: Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World - WorldAtlas
Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World
Not only does e-waste make unsightly rubbish heaps, it can pose serious threats to humans and the environment. What is E-waste? Electronic waste, or e-waste, is generated by discarding any electronic products like VCRs, DVD players, computers, TVs, monitors, cell phones, fax machines, and printers. Around 60 % of the e-waste ends up in landfill, without being recycled. Electronic products contain toxic metals elements like beryllium, cadmium, mercury or lead which constitute an environmental threat when in landfills. Sometimes e-waste is burnt, leading to the release of highly toxic dioxins and furans from burning plastic, polluting the air. Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury can also be released into the air or remain in ashes. When they find their way into the food-chain, especially through aquatic life, they can result in bio-accumulation of poisonous metals, becoming a health risk. Sources of E-waste
Globally, 41.8 million metric tons of e-waste was produced in 2014, and can rise up to 33% by 2017. It is fast become a major source of toxic waste.