There are several sources of electronic waste, including
homes, companies and governments. This type of solid
waste can contain precious metals such as gold, copper and
nickel, as well as rare materials such as indium and
palladium, and toxic substances such as heavy metals.
Many of these materials can be recovered, recycled and
reinserted into the production chain to manufacture new
products. Inadequate disposal of electronic waste degrades
the environment and harms the health of the population,
due to the presence of heavy metals in the components of
electronic boards, used in the manufacture of computers,
cell phones, televisions, batteries, printers, among other
electronic devices. .
In Brazil, there are specific laws, decrees and resolutions for
the management of this solid waste, aiming to mitigate
environmental impacts and, consequently, risks to human
health. In this context, the need to improve teaching on the
topic of electronic waste in the technical computer course of
Professional and Technological Education (EPT) becomes
evident. The lack of teaching material that helps teachers to
address the topic in the classroom, the theoretical and
practical limitations of teaching strategies, the lack of
knowledge among students and teachers regarding
legislation, decrees, resolutions and standards that govern
correct waste management electronic waste, as well as the
chemical composition of this solid waste, are factors that
reinforce this need. Understanding the potential
environmental impacts of electronic waste and how to
manage it effectively is essential for complete training. This
pedagogical workshop aims to be a teaching resource to
assist teachers in teaching the topic of electronic waste in
EPT technical courses in the IT segment.
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