Electronic Waste in China

Much of modern electronic equipment contains toxic ingredients and as much as 4,000 tonnes of toxic electronic waste is discarded every hour. Vast amounts are routinely and often illegally shipped as waste from Europe, USA and Japan to countries in Asia because it is easier and cheaper to dump the problem on poorer countries with lower environmental standards. Workers involved in dismantling e-waste are exposed to serious, environmental problems, danger and health hazards.