E-waste Recycling
Managing plastic waste has become a crucial a part of our discourse on waste management, and that’s a important issue.
However, e-waste should additionally enter that crucial conversation because it contains serious metals and different toxic chemicals like mercury, lead, and sulphur that create a true danger to our surroundings.
According to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and trade of Asian nation, the country is predicted to provide 3.3 million tonnes of e-waste containing toxic metals and chemicals by the top of 2018.
By 2020
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology says by 2020, it is likely to reach 5.2 MT, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 30%.
Direct contact of harmful materials that may cause serious health hazards are:-
- Lead,
- Cadmium,
- Chromium,
- Brominated flame retardants or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
- Exposure to toxic fumes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology says “Toxic chemicals and heavy metals leaching into soil and water may cause pollution, while toxic fumes reach into the environment and cause air pollution”
Modern Age Electronic Products Found Everywhere
- Computer monitors,
- Motherboards,
- Mobile phones and chargers,
- Headphones,
- Television sets,
- Air conditioners and refrigerators
For starters, if your computers, refrigerators or microwave are still in operating condition, you’ll be able to present them to a non-profit.
Old computers, for instance, is given to government faculties or non-profits. you want to make sure that the merchandise is in an exceedingly reusable condition.
Similarly, you’ll be able to sell your used electronics on websites like Olx or Quickr, whereas many corporations like Amazon and Flipkart have exchange offers for mobile phones.
Here’s what you can do, instead:
1) Give your e-waste to the nearest authorized e-waste collection centres/recyclers.
2) Call the producer/ manufacturer of your product for e-waste collection.