digital dumping
Digital dumping has two (2) meanings: (1) digital dumping is defined as an activity to dispose of e-waste in view of environmental harms and health concerns (example: the dumping of electronic waste and obsolete digital equipment, laptops or pcs, other computer equipment, smartphones and monitors into landfills, waters and/or on foreign lands) and definition (2) digital dumping is defined as "opinion dumping' with the definition being the dumping or 'dishing out' of opinions and criticisms using online #socialmedia platforms (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WeChat and others). Both have implications in terms of public health, environmental impacts and
The ramifications of digital dumping are being investigated as evidence emerges that more advantaged countries are dumping (exporting) tons of digital waste (e-waste) into less advantaged countries such as Africa, Asia, India and others, especially since circuit boards, smart phones and computer screens contain copper, gold, zinc, beryllium, and tantalum, lead based coatings and lithium batteries; the health effects of digital dumping are a major concern as is the pollution impact on the environment. In terms of social media digital dumping, the ramifications to psycho-social and mental health are a growing concern in relation to the suicide risks of bullying across digital channels; brands must also remain vigilant bout digital dumping from ex-employees or disgruntled consumers.