Slide 1:Third World Recycling The Cause of Many Heath Problems in China Kara Cole English 11A ~ Mr. Vega http://www.greenpeace.org/


What do you do with your cell phone ...when it’s done serving its purpose? :http://www.istockphoto.com/ What do you do with your cell phone ...when it’s done serving its purpose? 2


Would You... :Would You... Rip it apart? Photo 1


Would You... :Would You... Give it to your child? Photo 2


Would You... :Would You... Throw it or send it away? Photo 3


What would you DO? :http://www.cbc.ca/national/blog/video/environmentscience/ewaste_dumping_ground_1.html What would you DO?


Abstract Research :Abstract Research This project seeks to raise public awareness of the health problems in China due to recycling of cell phones. Every year 50-80% of North America’s E-waste gets sent to China. China, being the biggest manufacturing center in the world, is in charge of recycling our E-waste. However, people are uniformed of the consequences caused by recycling our E-waste, especially cell phones. People today think recycling is a good thing, but some really does more harm than good.


Slide 8:Antimony Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Copper Lead Nickel Persistent Toxins www.webmineral.com/ Lead Beryllium ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts."). www.americanelements.com/ ingot.jpg


Persistent Toxins Causes... :Persistent Toxins Causes... Cancer ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts”). Photo 1


Persistent Toxins Causes... :Persistent Toxins Causes... Reproductive problems ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts”). Photo 2


Persistent Toxins Causes... :Persistent Toxins Causes... Neurological conditions ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts”). Photo 3


Persistent Toxins Causes... :Persistent Toxins Causes... Developmental disorders ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts”). Photo 4


Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers :Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers An organic flame retardant released when burning the plastic from cell phones. http://china.coolerthanthou.net/2009/02/chinese-exploding-cell-phone.html ("Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs).").


Polybrominated Dipheny Ethers Cause... :Polybrominated Dipheny Ethers Cause... Harm to immune system Photo 1 ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts.").


Polybrominated Dipheny Ethers Cause... :Polybrominated Dipheny Ethers Cause... Damage to the Endocrine System Photo 2 ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts.").


Polybrominated Dipheny Ethers Cause... :Polybrominated Dipheny Ethers Cause... Risk of getting Cancer Photo 3 ("Cell Phone Recycling Facts.").


Radiation from cell phones :Radiation from cell phones Disrupts brainwaves Photo 1 (Kovach).


Radiation from cell phones :Radiation from cell phones Causes memory loss Photo 2 (Kovach).


Radiation from cell phones :Radiation from cell phones Damages nervous system Photo 3 (Kovach).


Prevention :Prevention People should reuse cell phones rather than throw them away. When taking apart cell phones, people should be wearing protective gear. People working or exposed to recycled E-waste should be given frequent medical care to check for health problems. (Skillings; "Reuse and Recycling Options" ).


Work Cited :Work Cited "Cell Phone Recycling Facts." Canadian Diabetes Association. 2005. 19 May 2009 . Kovach, Sue. "Hidden Dangers in Cell Phone Radiation." Life Extension. Aug. 2007. 19 May 2009 . "Polybrominated Diphenylethers (PBDEs)." US Environmental Protection Agency. 23 Dec. 2008. 19 May 2009 . "Reuse and Recycling Options." California Integrated Waste Management. 13 June 2008. 19 May 2009 . Skillings, Johnathan. "Reports Rap dumping of High Tech Trash." Cnet News. 25 Feb. 2002. 19 May 2009 .