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Question
Write a note on e-waste.
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Solution
e – wastes are an electronic waste of computer parts, electronic materials, cell phone parts, CFL bulbs. Every year 40 million tons of electronic waste is generated world wide, e-waste comprises 70% of our overall toxic waste. e-waste contains hundreds of substances, of which many are toxic.
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