Question
Why are e-wastes recycled in the developing countries? What is the problem associated with it?
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Answer
- E-wastes are recycled in the developing countries, as they recover some costly elements like copper, gold, nickel, silicon, etc.
- Recycling in developing countries involves manual participation and workers are exposed to the toxic substances and get certain respiratory diseases.
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