Issue of E-Waste Management on Environment and Society

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 1 7
    By

    Sonia Kaur Bansal,

  • Rudhar Tak,

  • Saloni Goyal,

  1. Professor, Department of English Language and Soft Skills, Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  2. Researcher, Department of Applied Science Engineering. Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  3. Researcher, Department of Applied Science Engineering. Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is becoming an increasingly significant and urgent challenge for industries worldwide. E-waste includes discarded electronic items, such as computers, smartphones, televisions, refrigerators, generators, and various other household and office appliances, that are no longer functional. It poses significant environmental and health hazards because these devices contain toxic substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals. Improper disposal or recycling of e-waste can lead to contamination of soil, water, and air, resulting in long-term ecological damage and health risks for surrounding communities. Despite the growing importance of electronic devices in modern communication, the rapid pace of technological advancements means that many devices quickly become obsolete, leading to their disposal. This cycle of frequent upgrades and rapid disposals contributes significantly to the global e-waste problem, as a result, the volume of discarded electronics continues to rise, further fueling environmental pollution. Effective management and recycling of e-waste are essential to mitigate its harmful impacts, but proper systems and awareness are still lacking in many parts of the world.

Keywords: Hazardous, trash, short life spa, constituents, Toxic materials, Health risks

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology ]

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Sonia Kaur Bansal, Rudhar Tak, Saloni Goyal. Issue of E-Waste Management on Environment and Society. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology. 2025; 15(03):1-7.
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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 15
Issue 03
Received 06/05/2025
Accepted 25/08/2025
Published 02/12/2025
Publication Time 210 Days
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