1. Electronic Waste: It’s Effects on Humans and the Environment RPI EcoEd Middle School Research Report Spring 2012 John Wienman 8 th Grade, Tamarac Middle School

3. Introduction E-waste also known as electronic waste is every day appliances such as computers, cell phones, video game consoles, TV’s, printers, and so on.

4. Stakeholders Greenpeace International Silicon Valley Toxics United Nations Environmental Program Electronics Take Back Coalition Businesses Government

5. E-Waste E-waste is a huge problem. Approximately 400 million pounds is disposed of every year. 26.9 million TV’s 205.5 million computers 140.3 million cell phones

6. Problems Incineration Landfills Exporting Stored Chemicals

7. Incineration When E-waste is burned toxic gases are released in to the atmosphere such as…… Lead Cadmium Mercury

8. Chemicals Lead poisoning can negatively affect humans hearing, vision, reproductive organs, blood pressure, memory, concentration problems, muscle coordination, and joint pains Mercury at high levels can damage human heart, kidneys, lungs, and immune systems. Cadmium