Sustainability in Emerging Countries: E-Waste Presented by Felicia Tucker and Emmanuel Ajayi.

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Sustainability in Emerging Countries: E-Waste Presented by Felicia Tucker and Emmanuel Ajayi

What is e-waste? ◍ The remains of cell-phones, computers and other electronic appliances ◍ 93.5 million tons expected to be generated in 2016 ◍ Huge market for e-waste outside of US

How does it accumulate? ◍ Devices aren’t recycled properly ◍ Many devices are almost impossible to recycle efficiently ◍ No help from device manufacturers

Where does this end up? ◍ Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China Huge market for used electronics

E-waste and Health Risks ◍ Dangerous to take these products apart Dangerous to these countries too ◍ Can contain mercury, cadmium, lead, phosphorus, arsenic, and beryllium ◍ Affects children and adults ◍ Sears, wounds, lung problems, eye and back damage, chronic nausea, anorexia and heavy headaches

Solutions for recycling e-waste ◍ Repair or upgrade items instead of recycling ◍ Donate old items and buy reused ◍ Use rechargeable batteries ◍ Social media can educate on these dangers Sustainability blogs Awareness games

Thank you!