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Some of these health effects are:
Cancer
Miscarriages
Neurological disorders
Diminished IQs
Halted lung development
Respiratory issues
E-waste is increasing rapidly, and if not handled properly, it can release awful chemicals into nature, hurting plants, animals, and even the food we eat. Additionally, when e-waste leaks into bodies of water, it sickens anyone who drinks from it.
When e-waste is mined and burned to extract valuable metals from the inside, the workers experience how toxic it can be. Mercury from monitors damages the brain, while lead from circuit boards causes respiratory issues (Cooper, L., 2024).
Science Direct
E-waste recycling: Exposure, body burden, health impact
E-waste Effects on Humans and Other Animals:
TechReset
Electronic waste health hazards come from a complex mix of materials used to make circuit boards, disk drives, screens, and other computer components.
Additionally to its effects on health, e-waste costs more money than you could ever guess! Watch this video for more information!
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