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Name any two source of e-wastes and write two different ways for their disposal.

• Two sources of e-waste are:


1. Irreparable computers.


2. Electronic items like computer, mobile phones, television sets etc.


• Two different ways of disposal of e-waste:


1. e-wastes are dumped into landfills.


2. Incineration of e-waste in which burning the e-wastes completely into ashes takes place.


• These ways of disposal pose a threat to the environment by, releasing toxic substances into the environment.


• So, recycling, of e-waste in an environment-friendly manner is the only solution for its disposal.


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