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The atmosphere

1) Dismantling, shredding or melting of e-waste release toxins such as dioxins.

2) Burning of e-waste release fine particles that can cause respiratory problems.

3) Expensive metals like gold and silver are removed from electronics by using acids and other chemicals. These methods release harmful fumes.

The
Water

E-waste contains many toxic materials which can leach into the ground water.
This results in following effects:

1) Blocking of drainage

2) Acidification of water

3) Toxification of water

The
Soil

E-waste gets deposited in soil and results in following effects:

1) Soil contamination

2) Soil acidification

3) Reduction of organic matter.

The environment

When our E-Waste is not disposed properly,
Our environment gets polluted. Here's how:

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Polluted atmosphere

1) Depletion of Ozone layer and global warming.

2) Respiratory disease like Asthma, Brochitis etc.

3) High levels of lead in air can cause neurological problems in humans including birth defects in new-born

polluted
water

1) Reduced availability of clean drinking water

2) Water acidification can kill marine and freshwater organisms.

3) Negative health effects on various organs including brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system.

Polluted
soil

1) Destruction of microorganisms in the soil.

2) Soil contaminated by heavy metals is less productive for agriculture.

3) Crops can absorb the toxins and consumption of these crops cause health problems in humans and animals.

Our health

When the environment is polluted, our health and ecosystem are at risk,
let's see how:

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Citations & Credits

Geneva Environment Network, for content WHO, for content Elytus.com Pixabay, for images Freepik - for images

Our Waste,
Our Problem

The atmosphere

The
Water

The
Soil

The environment

Polluted atmosphere

polluted
water

Polluted
soil

Our health

Citations & Credits

Made by:
Amrut S. Sairam
6B
Cathedral and John Connon School

Our Waste,Our Problem

The atmosphere

TheWater

TheSoil

The environment

Polluted atmosphere

pollutedwater

Pollutedsoil

Our health

Citations & Credits

Made by:Amrut S. Sairam6BCathedral and John Connon School

Our Waste,
Our Problem

The
Water

The
Soil

polluted
water

Polluted
soil

Made by:
Amrut S. Sairam
6B
Cathedral and John Connon School