Promoting the responsible disposal of electronic and hazardous waste

Good morning Honorable chairperson and fellow delegates, I am a delegate of Afghanistan

In our environment, the amount of waste is increasing day by day. E-waste is not biodegradable and
accumulates in the environment, in the soil, air, water, and living things. For example, open-air
burning and acid baths being used to recover valuable materials from electronic components release
toxic materials leaching into the environment Many electronic devices contain hazardous chemicals.
If they aren’t disposed of safely, those chemicals can pose a safety hazard to people, animals, and
the environment. In addition to contaminated soil, hazardous wastes can pollute the air and leach
into water sources. Afghanistan, a war-torn, developing country has experienced sharp growth in
various sectors since 2001(Shroder, 2008). Even though the growth has had noticeable positive
impacts on Afghans’ life, the country is now facing a serious challenge in terms of managing waste.
The cities in Afghanistan do not have a sustainable waste management system, the municipality is
collecting and disposing of its municipal solid waste in a traditional way.

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