There was a time when computers had not been introduced to this
world and a time when computers and mobiles are in rampant creating huge amount
of IT waste. We all know that how much benefit we get from the IT products
these days; at the same time the amount of havoc those materials are creating
on the planet in the form of e-waste. They have huge impact on the environment.
There are many electronic machines that
contain harmful substances such as lead and non-biodegradable substances. In
view of this, there should be safe IT equipment disposal methods.
There are disposal methods
such as burning, burying and dumping through which toxins are released into our
surrounding. The three common disposal methods that are rampantly in use
include dumping in landfills, melting components, incineration are capable of
contaminating water resources and causing air pollution problems.
The prevention of e-waste
impact on our surrounding and animals can only be possible by the proper
disposal or reusing of the electronic waste. The disposal and reusing the
electronic waste can lower the health problem, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and create jobs. The recycling can be done by sorting, dismantling, and
recovery of valuable materials. These things can be achieved through refurbishing
and reuse.
The process of electronic
waste involves melting of circuit boards, the ignition of cable shield to
recover copper wire or separating costly metals. The processes used in the
recycling and disposal of electronic waste such as electrolysis, electrolytic
recovery, osmosis, condensation, filtration, centrifuge, etc.