E-POLLUTANTS

• 1. waste


  Electronic products that no longer satisfy the needs of the initial purchaser
• 1. waste


  • Contains hazardous materials such as lead, beryllium, mercury, cadmium, and chromium that pose both an occupational and environmental health threat
• Methodology used by the authors

  1. Estimation of Domestic E-Waste Generation: Utilized electronic sales data from the Philippine National Statistics Office to calculate the amount of obsolete equipment generated

  2. Handling of Imported E-Waste: Imported e-waste was not covered in the study due to the unavailability of data from government trade and statistics offices

  3. Equations for Estimating Reuse, Storage, Recycling, and Landfilling: Used equations to estimate the number of units that are reused, stored, recycled, and landfilled based on the sales data and predictive assumptions
• The study highlighted the lack of clear guidelines for handling electronic waste (e-waste) in the Philippines, despite the classification of consumer electronics and white goods as special wastes under Republic Act No. 9003
• There is a gap in data regarding e-waste generation and disposition in the Philippines, with no known studies estimating the quantity of e-waste produced domestically
• Findings generalizable to the classroom setting

  • Awareness: Educators can use this information to raise the students' awareness of the different impacts of electronic waste
  • Policy Education: Students can learn about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and the role of regulations in promoting responsible disposal practices
  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to evaluate the implications of e-waste challenges and brainstorm potential solutions applicable to their own behaviors and communities
• Findings generalizable to the classroom setting

  • Hands-on Activities: These can reinforce the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling electronic devices
  • Collaborative Projects: This activity encourages students to work on collaborative projects for a sense of social responsibility