Why are the plastics found in e-waste dangerous for the environment?

Why are the plastics found in e-waste dangerous for the environment?

John Shegerian (CEO, Electronic Waste Recyclers) gives expert video advice on: What is 'hazardous waste'?; Why is my old TV considered hazardous waste?; Why are the plastics found in e-waste dangerous for the environment? and more...

Plastics contain many harmful elements. The leading harmful element in plastics is fire retardant, which is hazardous to the central nervous system if ingested, or if it comes in contact with human life through the environment, through the ground or water supply.