Question

Name any two sources of e-Wastes and write two difference ways of their disposal.

Answer 1

Two sources of e-waste are:

a. Irreparable computers

b. Electronic items like mobile phones, television sets etc.

Two different ways of disposal of e-waste are:

a. Dumping the e-wastes into landfills.

b. Incinerating e-waste i.e. burning the e-wastes completely into ashes.

These ways of disposal pose threat to the environment by releasing toxic substances into it. So, recycling of e-waste in an environment- friendly manner is the only solution its disposal.