Name: _________________
E-WASTE
Ghana: Digital Dumping Ground (21 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1oyFaOpJOo
● Where does our e-waste go? Explain 2 reasons why this is happening.
● What are the risks to the people who work with our e-waste?
● Why do these people work with our e-waste?
● Are there any laws governing the trade and disposal of e-waste? If so, are they
effective?
● How do companies get around any restrictions in regards to e-waste trade?
● What are the potential problems with throwing out/recycling computers? Are
there any prevention techniques?
● Can e-waste be disposed of safely? How?
● Why might recycling plants not be the solution?
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/ghana804/video/video_index.html
Name: _________________