What is electronic waste? Electronic waste is also called e-waste in which we no longer use our electronic devices. Did you know that “80% of electronic waste generated worldwide is not properly recycled” (Ford, Matt.)? What happens to electronic devices when we are done with them if they are not recycled properly? Most people just throw away their unwanted electronics, but do you know what happens if you just throw these products away? Many end up on the other side of the world, spread across the entire territory of third world countries. According to the article "America's Illegal E-Waste Is Poisoning Overseas Communities," Scott Pelley says, "It's literally acres of computer screens" that were brought to Hong Kong (CBSnews.com .). E-waste is a serious problem that few of us are aware of, and it is harming the environment and health of third world countries; a significant change must occur. The more electronic waste we produce, the more it harms the environment. Developed countries do not properly deal with the majority of their electronic waste; instead, they send it to developing countries and watch them turn into wastelands. In the article "America's Illegal E-Waste Is Poisoning Overseas Communities", it is mentioned that in China "you can neither breathe the air nor drink the water, a city where the blood of children is mixed with lead” (CBSnews.com.). This is all due to the amount of e-waste produced and what we continue to produce. Not only can the Chinese not drink their water, but they also cannot play in their rivers. Jim Puckett explains: “It’s a river of ashes. "It's rubbish resulting from the burning of all this material and that's what children can play in" without being contaminated by the debris...... middle of paper ......haven Press, 2012. In question. Rep. Excerpt from “On the trail of toxic electronic waste. 60 Minutes follows America's toxic e-waste as it is illegally shipped to become China's dirty secret. » 2009. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. February 10, 2014 Environment News Service. “Certifying e-waste recycling will help curb the illegal waste trade.” What is the impact of e-waste?" Ed. Tamara Thompson. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. In question. Rept of "Certification for e-waste recycling garners support." 2010. Opposing views in context. Web. February 10, 2014. Ford, Matt. “Developing countries are a dumping ground for hazardous e-waste.” CNN.com. 2009. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.