What is E-Waste?
E-waste is defined as electronic or electrical equipments/prodcuts that have become obsolete because of advancement of technology or change in fashion.
Benefits of recycling
If “Managed” safely by Recycling, E-waste can be secondary source of raw material and other benefits are.
- Economic Benefits : Revenue generation from recovered materials.
- Environmental Benefits: Natural resource conservation and Reduction in environmental pollution.
- Social Benefits: Employment generation.
Why Should we Recycle?
- The earth’s natural resources are limited and hence we make sure that we preserve them and use them carefully.
- To eliminate landfill.
- To save mother earth by preventing air pollution, water and soil pollution.
- To generate employment opportunity.
Do’s & Don’ts for E Waste Management
Do’s:
- Always look for information on the catalogue with your product for end-of life equipment handling
- Ensure that only Authorized Recyclers repair and handle your electronic products.
- Always call our E-waste Authorized Collection centers / points to dispose products that have reached end-of life.
- Always drop your used electronic products batteries or any accessories when they reach the end of their life at your nearest Authorized E-waste Collection Centers point.
- Always disconnect the battery from product and ensure any glass surface is protected against breakage.
Don’ts:
- Do not dismantle your electronic products on your own.
- Do not throw electronics in bins having Do not Dispose” sign.
- Do not give e-waste to informal (Kabbadi) and unorganized sectors like Local Scrap Dealer Rag Pickers.
- Do not dispose your product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimate reaches landfills.