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Perspectives of Electronic Waste Management

Company Name : Nepra Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd - SAP

WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) comprises of waste electronic goods which are not fit for their originally intended use. These range from household appliances such as refrigerator, air conditioner, cellular phone, personal stereos and consumer electronics to computers.

IS IT HAZARDOUS WASTE ?
E-Waste contains several different substances and chemicals, many of which are toxic and are likely to create adverse impact on environment and health, if not handled properly. However, classification of E-waste as hazardous or otherwise shall depend upon the extent of presence of hazardous constituents in it.