There is a cocktail of chemicals sitting on your desk.
Toxic CRT contents
Toxic computer contents
In their inert form in a computer these chemicals are harmless….but a computer, once disposed of, can quickly start releasing its toxic payload:
Lead: A neurotoxin that also harms the kidneys and reproductive system. Even low-level lead exposure can impair a child’s mental health development.
PVC: Incinerating this versatile plastic produces highly toxic dioxins
Brominated Flame Retardants: This group of compounds may cause thyroid damage and harm fetal development.
Chromium: Inhaling the hexavalent form of chromium can damage liver and kidneys, increase risk of lung cancer and cause asthmatic bronchitis.
Mercury: Linked to brain and kidney damage; harmful to a developing fetus. It can be passed through breast milk.
Beryllium: A carcinogen, beryllium dust causes lung disease.
Cadmium: Long-term exposure to this carcinogen damages kidneys and bones.
Even when recycled, these chemicals can pose a danger to humans. For example Bromine continually leaches from recycled fire retardant plastic. If proper traceability is not managed correctly and the recycled plastic is used in water pipes, utensils, clothing etc. serious levels of exposure can occur.
Toxic Trash
There is a cocktail of chemicals sitting on your desk.
Toxic CRT contents
Toxic computer contents
In their inert form in a computer these chemicals are harmless….but a computer, once disposed of, can quickly start releasing its toxic payload:
Lead: A neurotoxin that also harms the kidneys and reproductive system. Even low-level lead exposure can impair a child’s mental health development.
PVC: Incinerating this versatile plastic produces highly toxic dioxins
Brominated Flame Retardants: This group of compounds may cause thyroid damage and harm fetal development.
Chromium: Inhaling the hexavalent form of chromium can damage liver and kidneys, increase risk of lung cancer and cause asthmatic bronchitis.
Mercury: Linked to brain and kidney damage; harmful to a developing fetus. It can be passed through breast milk.
Beryllium: A carcinogen, beryllium dust causes lung disease.
Cadmium: Long-term exposure to this carcinogen damages kidneys and bones.
Even when recycled, these chemicals can pose a danger to humans. For example Bromine continually leaches from recycled fire retardant plastic. If proper traceability is not managed correctly and the recycled plastic is used in water pipes, utensils, clothing etc. serious levels of exposure can occur.