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The ever-increasing count of electronic waste or e-waste poses an immense threat to the environment and public health. On closer scrutiny, you would notice how the top e-waste management companies in India are focusing on the continuous rise in the waste percentage. Although, the good news is that, with the correct approach and strategies, we would be able to evolve the increasing challenge into an opportunity eventually by incorporating a circular economy and proper E-waste management .  Digging Deeper into the E-Waste Disposal Concern Electronic devices have become a crucial part of our lives - continuously progressing to meet the growing demand for better and fresh technologies. As a result, e-waste has become one of the most significant growing waste streams across the world. The e-waste disposal leads to quite a huge amount, and the incorrect handling releases toxic elements like cadmium, lead, and mercury, contaminating the soil, air, and water.    The Circular Economy Approach

For the longest time, people raised concerns about regular garbage and its disposal on the roadways. How many times have you noticed yourself grumbling about your nearby street - “These roads, no matter how much they are scrubbed, people will always throw garbage on it.” Like our regular garbage of leftover veggies and cardboard boxes, there is another kind of waste on the rise. A type of waste that is a direct product of the emerging digitalisation and evolution of the world. We are talking about E-Waste or Electronic Waste. Last year saw the revamp of the existing E-Waste Management Rules (2016). Today, more and more people are inquisitive about the growing risk of electronic waste and buckled up about its recycling. But how? E-Waste disposal is a humongous thing to understand, let alone implement. The world is in introductory terms with the apprehension of the paradigm shift from linear manufacturing to the circular economy model. The circular economy is most active in the elect

  There is hardly any technology expansion that is devoid of batteries. Batteries have been an integral part of transformation and convenience since the bygone ages. If you look around, you will notice that the majority of your equipment runs on batteries. In fact, most of us generally have a backup battery available always. It is because of the advancement in the availability of batteries that the contemporary days are witnessing sustainable alternatives like electric vehicles. But, what people deviate from focusing on is the rising contribution of batteries toward the widespread carbon footprint. There are people who are unaware that batteries comprise some immensely toxic heavy metals like lead, nickel, and lithium mined, incorporating energy-intensive processes. It doesn’t end here; extracting these resources equally involves rigorous approaches, eventually negatively affecting the environment. So, what are the methods to recycle batteries? But First, How Exactly Are Batteries Detr

During the year 2020-2021, around 3.4 lakh tonnes of electronic waste has been recycled. Thinking how massive it is, well, in reality, it’s not. The continuous boost in technological advancement is directly related to the surge in the production of electronic gadgets. The more people walk towards buying the latest electronic products, the greater the count of their previous products landing in the garbage. This process keeps repeating until the electronic waste level surpasses the limit. India is currently the third-largest producer of e-waste, and the main reasons are its escalated consumerism and terrific technological obsolescence. Ensuring that electronic waste is safely disposed of is unquestionably one of the greatest e-waste management challenges experienced by India. To understand more about the challenges and opportunities that India experiences concerning EPR e-waste have been comprehensively described in the article. But First, What is E-Waste Management? Electronic waste i

 On May 19th, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released a new draft of the e-waste management rules. The draft, although a renewed version of the rules stated in 2016, was made public for reviews and feedback. The webinar organized by Karo Sambhav, in association with GIZ India, commenced with a serious analysis of the need for the proposed draft on e-waste management rules 2022. Mr Pranshu Singhal, the notable founder of Karo Sabhav, resumed the session by raising a few questions for the panellists present. To begin with, Pranshu explained how the  e-waste management  rules of 2016 highlighted the importance of following a strategic approach to channel e-waste in a sound way. The role of consumers and the responsibility of producers and dismantlers in waste management was well outlined by the prior set of rules. Besides, the E-waste management rules, 2016 also suggested the importance and the urgency of establishing collection centres for an authorized acc

  The importance of enabling circular economy has been a subject of discussion for years now. The country has introduced laws to manage and limit the waste created, also known as EPR or Extended Producer Responsibility. Besides enacting laws to limit and tackle the growing quantum of waste, it is crucial for countries to encourage a better adoption of circular economy across the value chain. However, the 62 million tonnes of solid waste generated in India every year clearly proves that the right implementation of circular economy or EPR is somewhere missing.  In a recently hosted webinar by Karo Sambhav in collaboration with GIZ India, the challenges barring the successful implementation of  EPR  were narrated extensively. The webinar witnessed participation by a profound group of panellists from the high ranks of the industry and government bodies. Before we share the limelight on the minutes of the webinar, let us first clear the air around EPR.  So, what is EPR, and why is it import

  The significance of circular economy is not unknown. While India is gradually transitioning towards circular economy, it is driving sustainability and economic growth. What’s more, the World Economic Forum predicts that circular economy paves the way for over 50 million careers. In addition to economic growth, circular economy principles have made an enormous market for job seekers too. Are you curious to know more about the job market that circular economy intends to create? Let’s read:   Material sorters Design specialists for repurposing materials  Repair technicians to repair and maintain products  Specialists in refurbishing and upgrading used products  Craftsmen with skills in metalworking Sustainable materials expert Circular product designers  Supply chain managers, and more.   Can you imagine a future where all used materials and broken products are easily upcycled and processed for further use? There wouldn’t be any waste piling up in the landfills, right? Well, circular e