Despite the government¡¯s emphasis on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and Smart Cities project, India continues to be generating highest e-waste vis-¨¤-vis China, USA, Japan, and Germany a joint study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)-NEC.
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The survey, conducted by Cerebra Green and MAIT, said that another 30 percent kept 3-4 articles whereas 20 percent hoarded five or more unused e-waste devices for several years, thereby increasing the possibility of their incorrect disposal.
However, eight out of 10 Indians are aware of e-waste and the importance of special measures to dispose of it properly, but they do not use the right methods owing to lack of proper avenues for disposal, said Cerebra Integrated Technologies Managing Director V. Ranganathan.
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"This forces 90 percent of the people to dispose of their e-waste either through local electronics vendors or online exchanges," Ranganathan said.
Presently, he said, India's e-waste output is estimated to touch a staggering three million tonnes by December 2018, which would need effective, safe and environment-friendly disposal.?
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-One out of four Delhiites does not dispose of their electronic devices properly, despite the fact that up to 90 percent of the people surveyed in Delhi was aware of the importance of e-waste.?
-26% of Delhiites hoard unusable devices for up to 5 years, while 14% of people living in Chennai and 12% of people in Kolkata agreed they own e-waste.?
-82% of the participants have never disposed of their white goods, such as refrigerators, air conditioners or microwaves.
-Most people prefer to dispose of their e-waste through online exchange when buying new products.
-Up to 72% said that waste collectors refuse to collect e-waste in the area they reside in.?
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In India, Maharashtra contributes the largest e-waste of 19.8% but recycles only about 47,810 TPA (tonnes per annum) whereas as its counterparts Tamil Nadu (13%) recycles about 52,427, Uttar Pradesh (10.1%) recycles about 86,130, West Bengal (9.8%), Delhi (9.5%), Karnataka (8.9%), Gujarat (8.8%) and Madhya Pradesh (7.6%), the joint study noted.
The global volume of e-waste generated is expected to reach 52.2 million tons or 6.8 kg/ inhabitant by 2021 from 44.7 million tons in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate of 20%, according to a study on ¡®Electricals & Electronics Manufacturing in India,¡¯ conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)-NEC joint study on ¡°World Environment Day¡±.
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The sad part is that a mere 5% of India's total e-waste gets recycled due to poor infrastructure, legislation, and framework which lead to a waste of diminishing natural resources, irreparable damage of environment and health of the people working in the industry. Over 95% of e-waste generated is managed by the unorganized sector and scrap dealers in this market, dismantle the disposed of products instead of recycling it.
-Reduce: By refraining from buying products that hold no significance in our lives and sticking to purchasing what we need, instead of buying it for a status symbol.?
-Return: Whether you¡¯re buying a new phone or a new laptop or any other digital device, avoid discarding it and return to the manufacturer instead. You can even try selling your device through the various platforms available online.
-Recycle: E-waste can be recycled to prevent the toxicity that it can leach into the environment.?
Here a list of companies you can contact for proper disposal of your e-waste.?
Here a list of companies you can contact to pick up your e-waste from your location.