E-Waste: Protecting Our Planet

Hi everyone! I'm Professor Eco. Today we're learning about e-waste—old electronics like phones and

batteries—and why throwing them in the trash can hurt our planet. When electronics sit

in a landfill, they break down. Harmful chemicals leak out and soak deep into the

soil, making the ground unhealthy for plants to grow. When it rains,

those chemicals wash away into nearby streams and rivers. This turns the clean water into

a place where life struggles to survive. Animals like fish and birds drink

this water or eat the plants nearby. These toxins make them very sick,

affecting the whole forest family. Eventually, these chemicals can even reach the