Reusing products can be a health hazard for the poor in developing countries who dismantle products with hazardous materials to extract usable parts.

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The figure shows a person dismantling electronic waste, which often contains hazardous materials such as lead and mercury. The poor in developing countries often engage in this type of activity to extract usable parts for sale or reuse, which can pose health hazards due to exposure to these toxic materials.

Reusing Products Can Be a Health Hazard for the Poor