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component Effects (human being –environment) Is included in these electronics

Mercury The inhalation of mercury vapor can produce Tablet, phones, computers, printers,
harmful effects on the lungs, kidneys, nervous, televisions, headphones, camera,
digestive and immune systems. video game console, batteries,
thermometers, electronic car keys,
door cards, safes... and all electronic
devices.
Lead Affect the development of the brain and Tablet, phones, computers, printers,
nervous system. Can end up in water and soil. televisions, headphones,
thermometers, camera, video game
console, etc.
Flame It affects plants, water and fauna, and avoid cell phones, tablets, cars, electric
retardants germination of seeds in the soil due to the high cables, computers, televisions,
amount of nitrogen and phosphorus that lamps, etc.
contributes to the soil.
plastic The marine environment is the most affected, cell phones, tablets, cars, electric
and its degradation is more harmful than on cables, computers, televisions,
land. it can cause asphyxia, tangles and lamps, headphones, batteries,
malnutrition. radios.
Cadmium diseases in lungs, kidneys, central nervous lamps, watches, batteries,
system, cancer, etc. refrigerators, air conditioners
memories, transport devices, such
as boats, planes, cars, etc.
Beryllium It can damage the lungs and cause pneumonia. Digital clock, sound equipment,
The most commonly known effect of beryllium wireless keyboard and mouse,
the berylliosis, a dangerous and persistent remote control, wireless and digital
disease of the lungs that can damage other telephones.
organs, such as the heart.

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