India benefits from having a fewer number of e-waste processing units, but of much larger capacity and closer to generation hotspots. E-waste in India, as in other countries, is the fastest-growing waste stream. Though the current generation of e-waste is […]
What about e-waste?
A look at India’s e-waste regulations and what you can do to manage your e-waste Waste management, especially when it comes to plastic, has been given much attention over the years in the country. Plastics took centre stage in the […]
The A-Z of e-waste management
A look at India’s e-waste regulations and what you can do to manage your e-waste Waste management, especially when it comes to plastic, has been given much attention over the years in the country. Plastics took centre stage in the country’s […]
Delhi’s Yamuna: A huge septic tank
The city has found new ways of contaminating the river – electronic waste. Delhi has found new ways of contaminating the Yamuna river: electronic waste. As also the subsoil and ground water: A United Nations-backed study pointed out that India […]
India: E-Waste Management In India
There is an ever-escalating demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) due to the rise in consumerism, urbanization, economic growth, and a higher rate of obsolescence. This has resulted in India finding a place for itself amongst the highest producers […]
Registered E-Waste Dismantlers / Recyclers (Downloadable)
In India, we have more than 151 registered dismantlers and recyclers to handle electronic waste. Before we see the official list of companies, we will take you through the regulatory body and the essential need of such regulation. What is […]
Central Road Research Institute asked to test Ramganga e-waste to build roads
BAREILLY: As 25,586 cubic metres of hazardous black powder, or e-waste, has been lying along the banks of Ramganga river at Moradabad, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) wrote to Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to test it and see if […]
Pollutants in mobiles, laptops to be checked
Chinese phones will be tested first The Central Pollution Control Board will this year begin random checks on mobile phones, laptops and other electronic goods to check whether their constituent metals exceed safety norms. Under a directive called Reduction of […]
What is India doing with its 2 million tonnes of e-waste every year?
200 companies that manufacture electronic goods — from smart phones to laptops — got served notices in October Last month, the United Nations reported a startling statistic: the world generated 44.7 million tonnes of electronic waste in 2016 — equivalent […]