Your browser does not support this video. Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Edward-Chan-Soundbites-27MZIF2DFOJ5.htmlConceptually similarChina E-waste ClipreelGP048LJCompleted★★★★★★Electronic Waste in ChinaGP03R16Completed★★★★Child Sorting through e-wasteGP03QZZCompleted★★★★Electronic Waste in ChinaGP03R15Completed★★★★Dr. Xu Shantou SoundbiteGP03R11Completed★★★★Choy So Yuk SoundbitesGP03R00Completed★★★★Circuit Boards and Water PollutionGP03R01Completed★★★★Burning E-wasteGP03QZTCompleted★★★★Li Jichun SoundbitesGP03R2ACompleted★★★★View AllGP03R14Edward Chan SoundbitesSoundbites from Edward Chan, Toxic Campaigner Greenpeace China.Locations:China-East AsiaDate:1 Jan, 2005Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:23sAudio format:NaturalProduction Type :SOUNDBITEKeywords:Electronic waste-Greenpeace campaigners-KWCI (GPI)-Mercury (Metal)-Recycling-Toxic waste-Toxics (campaign title)-Waste disposalShoot:Toxics Documentation on E-Waste in ChinaElectronic waste (E-waste) is the most rapidly growing waste problem in the world, with toxic ingredients such as the lead, mercury or cadmium being released into the environment. The growing amount of computer waste is becoming an increasing problem with millions of devices becoming obsolete each year as the technology industry produces faster, better and less expensive equipment. Workers in China, pick apart computers from America to scavenge for the precious metals inside. People (including children), with little or no protection against hazardous materials, burn plastics and circuit boards or pour acid onto electronic parts to extract silver and gold filling the air with carcinogenic smoke and polluting the water.Related Collections:Toxics Documentation on E-Waste in China (Photos & Videos)