I choose to describe this slideshow as it relates to a topic that I did a research paper on for Current Environmental Issues. I dont' feel that e-waste is an issue that one can fully understand with out the visual images provided in this slideshow what those in developing countries are enduring and risking by taking e-waste form developing countries. The toxicity of e-waste is extremely hazardous as there are 38 toxic chemicals involved in each piece of electronics. E-waste is sent to develooping countries not because they are better equipped to take care of the waste but because the environmental and health laws are so lax. The green name of "recycling" implies that e-waste is being handled in a proper manner but contrary to this belief workers are handling e-waste without the proper protection, using acid baths, open burning, and such primitive methods to extract the toxic materials then discarding the rest. The air, land, and water are severely contaminated.
The pictures chosen to create this slideshow depict the environment of e-waste "recycling"; emphasis, artistic unity, and genuineness in media are all principles of design that are used. I think that the overall presentation is effective and that the only improvement would be a better picture resolution.
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