Question

Due to improper disposal of used computers, or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment?
1. Beryllium and cadmium
2. Chromium and Mercury
3. Lead
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above

The correct answer is All of the above.

• The toxin exposure is high when computers are burned, put in landfills or melted.
• They release cancer-producing dioxins when burned, in the air we breathe.
• These toxins also contaminate groundwater and can cause severe diseases and cancer.
• Also, prolonged exposure to such toxins may also cause birth defects and damage to vital organs.
• The harmful toxins found in computer when disposed of improperly-
  • Chromium
  • Beryllium
  • Cadmium
  • Mercury
  • Lead
• E-Waste should be recycled as it saves the environment from toxic materials. It also slows the use and mining of raw materials.