Electronic Waste Disposal in Developing Countries

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The disposal of eWaste in developing nations is a significant issue that cannot go unaddressed.

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A large eWaste dumping ground in Accra, Ghana called Agbobloshie processes millions of pounds of waste each year

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Untreated waste from hospitals, clinics, and households are often dumped into riverbeds, canals, and other water bodies where it's picked up by informal waste collectors

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The "throw-away culture" has led to the intense problem of eWaste, which India handles by processing large quantities of waste from other countries.

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One way to solve this problem would be to create regulation that requires manufacturers to have a clear plan or procedure for processing technology that is no longer in use.

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