A Concern of E-Waste in the Hospital Setting and its Ways of Disposal.

ABSTRACT

The most effective solution to the growing e-waste problem is to recycle raw materials from end-of-life electronics. Most electronic devices contain a range of materials, including metals that can be recovered for future uses. By dismantling and providing reuse possibilities, intact natural resources are conserved and air and water pollution caused by hazardous dumping is avoided. Objectives of our study were to understand the various issues of e-waste management in the hospital settings and ways of e- waste disposal. Discussion: The hospitals visited by us have not considered the environmental impact of electronic waste, let alone come to terms with how they will dispose of their electronic trash. All the hospitals in the city can have agreement with one organization to collect their e-waste which should pay these hospitals for the e-waste and process it by sorting without melting. Recycling reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by the manufacturing of new products. It simply makes good judgment and is competent to recycle and to do our part to keep the environment green. Conclusion: With this study, we make a genuine effort to have hospitals free from e-waste, thereby leading to less carbon footprints.