An estimated 50 million tons of E-waste are produced each year. The US

1.	An estimated 50 million tons of E-waste are produced each year. The USA discards 30 million computers each year and 100 million phones are disposed off in Europe each year. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that only 15-20% of e-waste is recycled the test of these electronics go directly into landfills and incinerators. (i) Mention any two possible reasons for generation of E-waste in large amount. (ii) Suggest any two ways try which you can help in reducing the e-waste in the environment ? (iii) Mention the associated values.
Answer» (i) Improvement in our life style has led to use of more of electronic gadgets like computers, laptops, mobile phones etc. The companies in order to increase their sales keep on launching new upgraded versions which attract the buyers and increase the waste. (ii) Think about the utility and then only buy the upgraded models not just because friends are having so I should also buy it. Try to reuse the old TV, computers, mobile phones or other electronic gadgets if it is in working condition by selling/giving it to the needy. (iii) Concern towards the society, environment friendly.

An estimated 50 million tons of E-waste are produced each year. The USA discards 30 million computers each year and 100 million phones are disposed off in Europe each year. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that only 15-20% of e-waste is recycled the test of these electronics go directly into landfills and incinerators. (i) Mention any two possible reasons for generation of E-waste in large amount. (ii) Suggest any two ways try which you can help in reducing the e-waste in the environment ? (iii) Mention the associated values.

Answer»

(i) Improvement in our life style has led to use of more of electronic gadgets like computers, laptops, mobile phones etc.

The companies in order to increase their sales keep on launching new upgraded versions which attract the buyers and increase the waste.

(ii) Think about the utility and then only buy the upgraded models not just because friends are having so I should also buy it.

Try to reuse the old TV, computers, mobile phones or other electronic gadgets if it is in working condition by selling/giving it to the needy.

(iii) Concern towards the society, environment friendly.