BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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Cheaper labor
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Disposal is cheaper
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Laws are less strict
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All of the Above
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Detailed explanation-1: -These exports are said to be driven by the commercial demand of used electrical and electronic equipment in the importing countries as well as their less strict e-waste legislation making them attractive destinations to avoid higher recycling costs in countries with stricter e-waste regulation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Safety & Environmental Regulations Most of the e-waste that is shipped is sent to China, Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and Vietnam. Unlike the U.S., these countries do not have safety or environmental regulations in place to protect their people or the environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although the United States has the technology and resources to recycle e-waste properly and carefully, the U.S. still chooses to export some of its e-waste to developing countries around the world due to their cheap labor.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main cause of e-waste is the rising demand for electronic products. Often, when electrical appliances break, consumers opt to purchase a replacement, more so if it is more economical than fixing the broken one.