{"id":25878,"date":"2024-01-03T12:13:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T17:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=25878"},"modified":"2024-02-02T06:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T11:15:37","slug":"understanding-hazardous-materials-in-e-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/understanding-hazardous-materials-in-e-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Hazardous Materials in E-Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there\u2019s a general understanding that electronic waste<\/a> is dangerous for the environment, few people are aware of what exactly makes it so hazardous. Also known as e-waste<\/a>, discarded electronics and their components pose a growing environmental concern not only because of what they\u2019re made of, but also because of their accelerated rate of usage and disposal. Here, we take a closer look at what\u2019s inside e-waste and why it\u2019s harmful to our ecosystems.<\/p>\n

What are the hazardous components found in e-waste?<\/h2>\n

Devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers are mostly made from metals and plastics. Not all of these pose environmental hazards, but many do.<\/p>\n

The following materials pose a direct risk to the environment and various life forms.<\/p>\n