One of the most obvious ways that e-waste affects the environment is through soil. Contaminated soil is a huge concern, as it can be incredibly easy to spread after that. Thomas Woznicki, president ofCombined Resources, Inc, explains “One thing many people don’t realize is that e-waste, when not properly recycled, can have harmful effects on animals and wildlife. When toxins from improperly processed e-waste leach into soil, they can contaminate groundwater which can cause neurological damage to animals who drink that water. Aquatic wildlife can also suffer from toxic waste as a result of improper e-waste disposal.” By contaminating the soil with dangerous chemicals, we create the risk of poisoning everything around it.
