Future of E-Waste in India
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The Harmful Effect of E-Waste
Harmful Effects Caused by Improper Computer & Electronic Waste Recycling. Electronic waste affects nearly every system in the human body because they contain a plethora of toxic components including Mercury, Lead,
Why E-Waste is a Threat?
We make a lot of e-waste. When electronics end up in landfills, toxins like lead, mercury, and cadmium leach into the soil and water.
The electronic waste problem is huge: More than 2.2 million tons of e-waste is produced every year. Which is enforcing India in danger; easily we should get a clear scenario in aspect of the world. To prevent of E-waste’s harmful effects India has its own specified E-Waste Treatment law.
India’s Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) is to place legal liability for reducing and recycling electronic waste with producers for the first time under the E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011. The rules, which form part of the Environment Protection Act, will come into effect from 1st May 2012.
E-Waste FAQS:
Is “e-waste” term clearly defined?
The term “e-waste” is loosely applied to consumer and business electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life. There is no clear definition for e-waste; for instance whether or not items like microwave ovens and other similar “appliances” should be grouped into the category has not been established.
Benefits of Recycle:
- Recycling reduces the need for land filling and incineration.
- Recycling prevents pollution.
- Recycling saves energy.
- Recycling decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change.
- Recycling conserves natural resources.
- Recycling helps to sustain the environment for future generation.