E-waste Recycling hub

E-waste is “electrical and electronic equipment”. The categorized waste can be equipment in whole or part cast-off as waste by the consumer/bulk consumer. Those thrown away as rejects from the processes of manufacturing, refurbishment and repair are also categorized as e-waste.  The rules of E-Waste Management outlined in 2016 surpass the rules laid down for E-Waste Management & Handling in 2011. These rules were ultimately implemented in year 2017. According to the mandate, the rules are applicable to the following involved in the process of manufacturing, sales, transfer, buying, collecting, storage and processing of e-waste: - Manufacturers - Producers - Consumers - Bulk consumer - Collection centres - Dealers - E-retailer - Refurbisher - Dismantler - Recycler The EPR directive lists down responsibilities of several stakeholders in detail. The mandate is directed towards stakeholders involved with electronic products right from the stage of manufacturing to its recy...

The E- Waste Rules of Management & Handling, 2011 was declared in the year 2011. It had come into effect since 1st May, year 2012. The rules are applicable to the following involved in the manufacture, sale, purchase and handling of electrical and electronic equipment or components stated in schedule – I of these Rules: - Producers - Consumers - Bulk consumer - Collection centre - Dismantler - Recycler of e-waste Under these rules, the following two major categories of end of the life electrical and electronic equipment are covered under these Rules: (i) Consumer Electricals and Electronics such as Fluorescent containing lamps, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, mercury containing lamps, TVs, and Washing Machines (ii) IT and Telecommunication Equipment The MoEF & CC, GoI declared the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 vide G.S.R. 338(E) dated 23.03.2016. It was effective from the 1st of October 2016. This directive was initiated to ensure effective implementat...

Extended Producers Responsibility or EPR can be defined as Environment Protection Responsibility (EPR) that extends the responsibility of manufacturers outside the factory entrances to their product end-of-life management once discarded by the end user. EPR Certificate is awarded to these manufacturers for adhering to the rules. The WEEE Directive The concept of Extended Producers’ Responsibility was officially introduced for the European Union upon implementation of WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive) in the year 2006 for the regulation of movement of EEE’s end of life. As per this concept, all producers and/or importers are accountable for taking back the products from the consumer towards the end of life product or when the user is ready to dispose it off. The Advance Recycling Fee (ARF) In order to get relief from obligation of taking the product back and to meet expenditures associated with the following, the directive is also imp...

Understanding E-Waste Management The process of managing e-waste by mean of reusing, recycling, or refurbishing electronic products in a proper way is referred to as ewaste management. It does not produce any harm to the nature and human environment. Studies have revealed that around 75% of the electronic products are stored. Most part is due to ignorance and lack of knowledge related to disposing-off electronic products. Electronic products tend to lie unattended at homes and offices or warehouses for a long time. These get disposed off at land filling areas or centers in the long run. This type of land filling can produce a lot of harm to the environment. Hence, it is crucial to take some necessary steps towards apt management of e-waste. Tips for proper E-Waste Management Efforts by Manufacturers Reducing e-waste is possible by making products environment friendly. This is done during the product design itself and manufacturers must keep the following points in mind f...

Accumulation of ewaste is a hazard for environment. Hence, it is crucial to know how to manage e-waste or recycle them. Here are some tips to help you manage the waste you have gathered at home: 1. Buy As Less As Possible Most of the time, we buy things just for the heck of buying. This is the biggest cause of e-waste. Giving up on this habit and thinking twice/trice or many times before buying gadget or electronic item will help the environment. 2. Organize Gadgets Most people don’t organize their gadgets and electronic items. This is also the reason they don’t know what they have. Organizing things will avoid investing in duplicates of what you already have. It will also help you know what to do with the waste you have at home. 3. Donate/Sell/Give away the Ewaste Hoarding is dangerous. If you don’t need a specific stuff, simply plan a giveaway or sell it online/offline. You may also take the item back to store and ask for a buy-back program. 4. Local Recycling Lo...