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Why is e-waste harmful? Express your opinion about this.

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  • e-waste is electronic waste which includes non-functional TV Sets, cell phones, music systems, computers and their parts, etc. 
  • E-waste contains heavy metals like lead, beryllium, mercury and cadmium. 
  • These metals accumulate in the soil for long periods and thus affect the biodiversity of the soil. 
  • Many a times e-waste like battery etc. contain acids which make the soil acidic.
  • e-waste can cause ground water pollution, which also affects living organisms when they drink this polluted water. 
  • Thus, e-waste affects human health and soil microorganisms directly or indirectly.


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