This title slide is named "Trash in the Tech World: What is E-Waste?" Its subtitle highlights "Understanding the growing issue of electronic waste."

Trash in the Tech World: What is E-Waste?

Understanding the growing issue of electronic waste.

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E-waste consists of discarded electrical and electronic devices like phones and computers, generating 62 million tons globally per year in 2022. Only 22.3% is recycled worldwide, fueled by rapid obsolescence.

Introduction

• E-waste: Discarded electrical/electronic devices (e.g., phones, computers)
• 62 million tons generated globally per year (2022)
• Only 22.3% recycled worldwide
• Rapid obsolescence fuels the mounting crisis

The "Sources of E-Waste" slide features four key contributors: smartphones due to short lifecycles and upgrades, computers/laptops from rapid obsolescence, televisions from demand for larger smart screens, and household appliances like fridges/ACs due to inefficiency or breakdowns. Each is illustrated with an icon and a concise explanation of e-waste generation drivers.

Sources of E-Waste

{ "features": [ { "icon": "📱", "heading": "Smartphones", "description": "Short lifecycles and frequent upgrades generate substantial e-waste volumes." }, { "icon": "💻", "heading": "Computers & Laptops", "description": "Rapid obsolescence from software updates drives regular replacements." }, { "icon": "📺", "heading": "Televisions", "description": "Demand for larger, smart screens leads to bulk discards." }, { "icon": "🔌", "heading": "Household Appliances", "description": "Fridges and ACs thrown out due to inefficiency or breakdowns." } ] }

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The slide outlines environmental impacts including soil contamination from heavy metals, water pollution via leaching toxins, and air pollution from open burning. It also highlights harms to wildlife and ecosystems, with toxins entering the food chain.

Impact on Environment

• Soil contamination from heavy metals
• Water pollution via leaching toxins
• Air pollution from open burning
• Harms wildlife and ecosystems
• Enters the food chain

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E-waste contains toxic components like lead, mercury, cadmium, and flame retardants that persist in the environment. Exposure leads to health effects such as neurological damage, cancer, respiratory issues, and severe developmental harm in children, including cognitive impairments and birth defects.

Impact on Human Health

In 2022, global e-waste hit 62 million metric tons, up 82% since 2010, with only a 22.3% recycling rate. Projections show it nearly doubling to 82 million metric tons by 2030.

E-Waste Statistics

• 62M: Metric Tons (2022)

Generated globally, up 82% since 2010

• 22.3%: Global Recycling Rate

Only a fraction recycled worldwide

• 82M: Projected by 2030

Expected to nearly double in 8 years Source: Global E-waste Monitor

This workflow slide outlines a four-phase process for device recycling and management: Reduce (extend life to minimize waste), Reuse (donate/repair to extend lifecycle), Recycle (dismantle for metals to reclaim materials), and Proper Management (use certified channels to prevent illegal dumping). Each phase lists a key action and its primary benefit.

Recycling and Management

{ "headers": [ "Phase", "Action", "Benefit" ], "rows": [ [ "Reduce", "Extend device life", "Minimizes new waste generation" ], [ "Reuse", "Donate or repair devices", "Extends product lifecycle" ], [ "Recycle", "Dismantle and recover metals", "Reclaims valuable materials" ], [ "Proper Management", "Use certified channels", "Prevents illegal dumping" ] ] }

Source: E-Waste Management Process

The slide features a table outlining government policies on e-waste by scope (international, EU, USA, India), policy name, and main provisions. It covers the Basel Convention (hazardous waste trade regulation), WEEE Directive (EPR and recycling targets), US state e-waste laws (varying landfill bans), and India's E-Waste Rules 2022 (EPR and landfill prohibition).

Government Policies

{ "headers": [ "Scope", "Policy", "Main Provisions" ], "rows": [ [ "International", "Basel Convention", "Regulates hazardous waste trade" ], [ "EU", "WEEE Directive", "EPR & recycling targets" ], [ "USA", "State e-waste laws", "Landfill bans vary by state" ], [ "India", "E-Waste Rules 2022", "EPR & landfill prohibition" ] ] }

This slide, titled "Innovations in E-Waste Recycling," presents a feature grid highlighting four key advancements. It covers Apple's Daisy Robot disassembling 200 iPhones hourly, Redwood Materials' battery recycling for EVs and devices, urban mining for rare earth elements, and sustainable startups pioneering closed-loop solutions.

Innovations in E-Waste Recycling

{ "features": [ { "icon": "🤖", "heading": "Daisy Robot", "description": "Apple's robot disassembles 200 iPhones per hour for component recovery." }, { "icon": "🔋", "heading": "Redwood Materials", "description": "Advanced battery recycling for EVs and consumer devices into raw materials." }, { "icon": "⛏️", "heading": "Urban Mining", "description": "Efficient extraction of rare earth elements from e-waste streams." }, { "icon": "♻️", "heading": "Sustainable Startups", "description": "Pioneering companies innovating in closed-loop e-waste recycling solutions." } ] }

The conclusion slide urges embracing responsibility through buying less, recycling right, and demanding sustainability. It calls for shifting to a circular tech economy for a greener future, emphasizing that together we can reduce e-waste.

Conclusion

Embrace responsibility:

• Buy less
• Recycle right
• Demand sustainability

Shift to a circular tech economy for a greener future.

Call to Action

Together, we can reduce e-waste!

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