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  E-waste is a critical problem in the present times. And why not? From smart gadgets to smart homes, technology is integrated into every aspect of our lives. Think about it – even the simplest products have sensors and semiconductors fitted in them. Have you heard about wearable monitors or water vapour extractors? Technology is at the core of every device and every little thing we use. Evolution in technology is only evident. However, how often do we think about the products that become outdated or unusable with time? We definitely don’t, and this explains why e-waste crossed the 50 million metric tonne benchmark back in 2020. The counts have only doubled over the years.  A surprising fact:  According to the stats, in 2023, the count of untreated e-waste exceeds 347 million metric tonnes on the face of the earth.  Have you wondered if there’s a smart and pragmatic way to tackle the growing e-waste crisis? Thinking about recycling? Despite the increasing awareness a...

 Are you aware of the growing importance of waste management? An organised and strategic endeavour to dispose of, reduce, reuse, and prevent the generation of waste describes the working and purpose of waste management in a nutshell. Appropriate disposal of waste is extremely important to keep up with global cleanliness and sustainability. Little do you know that we generate over 400 million tonnes of waste every year, and the number is only increasing. Do you know the consequences of growing waste? Right from climate change to the contamination of soil, air, and water, waste is a major concern for the rising global crises. Moreover, the economic impacts of waste are not underrated as well. The growing waste piles also imply an increasing ratio of wasted natural resources. Do you know how burdening that is? Also, the growing size of landfills lowers the value of land by leaps and bounds. In short, the effects of waste go beyond the adversities of the environment. The toxic compound...

  The buzz around Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is definitely evident. Will you not agree? However, aren’t you curious to find out how the strategic policy approach is contributing to a paradigm shift in the face of business? Let’s read about it. The story about plastics, electronics, and waste cropping up as a primary environmental concern is not unheard of. Industries dealing in consumer goods such as electronics, food packaging, plastic items, and more leave a burgeoning trail of waste behind. Now, with a multitude of organisations functioning across the globe, the collective waste output is overwhelming and threatening. If you are not aware already, even the tiniest bit of non-biodegradable plastic takes 400 -500 years to decompose naturally. Besides, the chemicals in the gigatonnes of trashed electronics affect the quality of the environment and health on earth. Since recycling isn’t enough to remove waste from the face of the earth, environmentalists, in collabo...