Jan 27, 2022
The Government of Ghana has taken several steps to facilitate safe e-waste management in the country such as the adoption of the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act 917). This Act provides a legal framework for the management and...
Jan 27, 2022
“Environmentally sound disposal” means disposal in a manner which will project human health and the environment against the adverse effects of the hazardous wastes and other wastes. It includes: No disposal of e-waste in household trash No mixing of e-waste with other...
Jan 27, 2022
Improper disposal methods like open burning or buring can cause serious environmental problems due to the accumulation of toxic substances. The leaching of toxic chemicals and heavy metals into soil and water is a source of pollution, while the release of toxic fumes...
Jan 27, 2022
When these materials are not disposed of or treated properly, they can cause serious health hazards. Direct contact with these harmful materials or exposure to toxic fumes can lead to health problems such as skin irritation, respiratory issues, and even cancer. In...
Jan 27, 2022
E-waste is hazardous because it contains toxic and harmful materials such as heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury, polychlorinated-bi-phenyl (PCB), brominated flame retardants (BFRs), and chromium (VI). There are three major physiological pathways to human...
