"How to safeguard your kids from the dangers of e-waste"
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is the term used for discarded electrical or electronic devices, such as computers, phones, TVs, and batteries. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, with an estimated 53.6 million metric tons generated in 2019, according to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020. E-waste contains valuable metals, such as gold and copper, which can be recovered and reused. However, e-waste also contains harmful chemicals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which can pose serious health and environmental risks if they are not disposed of properly and safely. Unfortunately, many developing countries receive a large amount of e-waste from developed countries and lack the proper facilities and regulations to deal with it. As a result, millions of people, especially children, are exposed to e-waste and its toxic effects. Children are more vulnerable to e-waste than adults because they ar...
