What happens when #E-Waste is incinerated or dumped in a landfill?
#Electronic waste from equipment of all sizes includes dangerous chemicals like lead, cadmium, beryllium, mercury, PCB’s and brominated flame retardants. When we dispose of gadgets and devices improperly, these hazardous materials have a high risk of polluting the air, contaminating soil, and leaching into water sources. These substances are highly toxic and carcinogenic. When carelessly handled, they contaminate our food and water supply and enter into the food chain. Burning of these products causes toxic fumes to be emitted. This further depletes the ozone layer, as well as creating the potential of inhalation by humans and animals.