BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
IMPACT OF COMPUTERS ON WORK ENVIRONMENTS
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Depletion of rare chemical elements
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Use of non-recyclable materials
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Harmful effect of pollution caused by disposal and recycling to the environment and health of recyclers through exposure to toxins
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -E-waste is hazardous because the components used to make devices such as laptops, cell phones, and televisions, contain metals and chemicals known to harm human health. Children, who are especially vulnerable to the effects of e-waste, often work, live, and play in or near e-waste recycling centers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Children exposed to e-waste are particularly vulnerable to the toxic chemicals they contain due to their smaller size, less developed organs and rapid rate of growth and development. They absorb more pollutants relative to their size and are less able to metabolize or eradicate toxic substances from their bodies.
Detailed explanation-3: -As mentioned, electronic waste contains toxic components that are dangerous to human health, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, polybrominated flame retardants, barium and lithium. The negative health effects of these toxins on humans include brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage.
Detailed explanation-4: -e-wastes are very dangerous and polluting as they contain many harmful substances, such as plastics, lead, cadmium, and mercury. These substances are not just non-biodegradable, but they also result in several life-threatening diseases, including cancer.
Detailed explanation-5: -Electronic waste or e-waste is one of the emerging problems in developed and developing countries worldwide. It comprises of a multitude of components with valuable materials, some containing toxic substances, that can have an adverse impact on human health and the environment.