Abstract: Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. The composition of e-waste may be electronic components of computer, cell phones, battery, metals and plastic used in cables and in circuit boards. Etc. Electronic gadgets contain thousands of components made of deadly chemicals and metals like lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, polyvinyl chlorides (PVC). These substances can damage the nervous systems, kidney, bones, reproductive and endocrine systems. The inhalation of toxic fumes, as well as from accumulation of chemicals in soil, water and food.  Atmospheric pollution due to burning and dismantling activities seems to be the main cause of occupational and secondary exposure. It effects the environment-to food-chain contamination, as contaminants may accumulate in agricultural lands. The most chemicals of concern have a slow metabolic rate in animals, and may bio accumulate in tissues and be excreted in edible products such as eggs and milk. This paper includes some study of sources of e-waste and its impact on environment. Some of disposal techniques and steps taken by Govt. of India to manage & utilize the e-waste have been discussed.

Keywords: Electronic gadgets, food-chain, e-waste, utilization.

| DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2020.8802