Electronic Waste Recycling in India: The High Cost to Health and Environment

The video discusses the recycling of electronic waste in India, highlighting the environmental and health hazards faced by workers. It explains the dangerous methods used, such as using acid to strip circuit boards, and the exposure to toxic metals like lead and mercury. The video also covers the recycling of old computer monitors and the rapid growth of e-waste due to technological advancements and obsolescence. Despite India's technological progress, poverty and cheap labor make it a dumping ground for global e-waste.

What is one of the main environmental concerns associated with electronic waste recycling in India?

• Release of noxious fumes

• High energy consumption

• Water usage

• Deforestation

How are old computer monitors prepared for resale in the second-hand market?

• They are melted and reshaped

• They are reconditioned and recoated with lead powder

• They are painted and repackaged

• They are dismantled and sold as parts

Which heavy metal mentioned is particularly harmful to the kidneys?

• Mercury

• Lead

• Cadmium

• Arsenic

What is a significant factor contributing to the rapid increase in electronic waste?

• The reduction in manufacturing costs

• The growth of personal computers

• The decline in global population

• The increase in renewable energy sources

Why is India considered a major dumping ground for electronic waste?

• Because of poverty and cheap labor

• Due to its strict environmental regulations

• Because of its high demand for electronics

• Due to its advanced recycling technology