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  2. Electronic waste - Wikipedia

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    In certain age groups, a decreased lung function of children in e-waste recycling sites has been found. [143] Some studies also found associations between children's e-waste exposure and impaired coagulation, [154] hearing loss, [155] and decreased vaccine antibody tilters [156] in e-waste recycling area. For instance, nickel exposure in boys ...

  3. Electronic waste recycling - Wikipedia

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    Computer monitors are typically packed into low stacks on wooden pallets for recycling and then shrink-wrapped. [1]Electronic waste recycling, electronics recycling, or e-waste recycling is the disassembly and separation of components and raw materials of waste electronics; when referring to specific types of e-waste, the terms like computer recycling or mobile phone recycling may be used.

  4. Electronic waste in the United States - Wikipedia

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    UNICOR, a large government contractor, produced over $765 million in sales in 2005 [31] and has accepted contracts for recycling e-waste since 1997. UNICOR has developed e-waste recycling operations in 10 federal prisons. [32] In addition, in 2009, UNICOR had 1,000 incarcerated individuals processing about 40 million pounds of e-waste. [33]

  5. Environmental impact of electronic cigarettes - Wikipedia

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    [4] Improper disposal of disposable e-cigarettes, which are often carelessly discarded rather than being properly recycled at electronic waste facilities as smartphones typically are, leads to significant waste management challenges. These challenges are twofold due to the e-cigarettes' composition, which includes electronic circuit boards and ...

  6. Sustainable electronics - Wikipedia

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    A lot of these chemicals also easily seep into the environment, whether it be in soil, water or the air. A lot of e-waste is exported to third world countries such as China and India, where the waste is put in a landfill and the chemicals are allowed to seep into the environment. In the U.S. in 2011 only about 25% of e-waste was actually recycled.

  7. Here's how to participate in E-Waste Day on Oct. 14 - AOL

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    E-waste are items such as toys, e-cigarettes, power tools, smoke detectors, wearables, smart home gadgets, e-bikes, e-scooters and loose cables. Here's how to participate in E-Waste Day on Oct. 14 ...

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