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 are the environmental consequences of recycling electronic waste in India?

What types of hazardous materials are released during the recycling process?

Describe the health risks faced by workers involved in the recycling of electronic waste.

How does the rapid obsolescence of personal computers contribute to electronic waste?

In what ways does poverty influence the electronic waste recycling industry in India?