A Life-Cycle-Analysis (LCA) is a scientific method to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling.

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LCA helps

• to recognize and minimize environmental impacts

• to make decisions in industry, government and non-profit organizations

• to determine the selection of relevant factors

• to foster different marketing purposes

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Why is it hazardous?

​E-waste contains materials that are considered toxic, such as 

• lead, mercury, cadmium, PCBs

 

These materials are harmful to the environment and human health if improperly managed

Environmental Impact

• Effects on water, soil and air if burnt

Human health impact of these materials if consumed

• Reproduction, liver, kidneys, nervous system, tumors, thyroid, brain development, immune system, blood, bones, respiratory system, lung cancer, heart disease, DNA, spleen, bronchitis