While electronics bring immense convenience, their disposal (or lack thereof) has birthed a growing global concern: informal e-waste recycling. Millions of informal workers sort, strip, burn, and extract parts from discarded electronics in search of valuable metals. However, this unregulated hustle isn’t just environmentally damaging; it’s a health hazard of industrial proportions. Let’s break it […]
India is producing more electronic waste than ever before. From phones and laptops to air conditioners and smartwatches, our love affair with gadgets is creating a not-so-smart mountain of discarded electronics. But here’s the real kicker: most of this e-waste doesn’t get treated the way it should. Enter the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), […]
When most people hear Corporate Social Responsibility, their minds immediately jump to smiling CEOs handing out donation cheques, planting a sapling or two, or sponsoring a school lunch program. And while those efforts are meaningful, the world has moved on. Especially when it comes to CSR in tech companies, the landscape has evolved from mere […]
If you’ve ever tried navigating the world of environmental compliance in India, chances are you’ve come across three letters that either confused you, scared you, or sent you into a spiral of Googling: EPR. Yes, Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is no longer just a good-to-know concept for manufacturers and importers. It’s the law. And […]
The excessive growth in e-waste production has raised concerns worldwide. According to data, India has generated approximately 1.751 million metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste between 2023 and 2024. However, only 22.7% of electronic waste is processed, leaving a large chunk of e-waste untreated. To cope with the situation and e-waste management, the Indian government is […]
Let’s face it, corporate responsibility isn’t just about ticking boxes anymore. In today’s eco-conscious India, brands are expected to do more than just deliver great products or rake in profits. They’re expected to give back to society, protect the environment, and think sustainably. And when it comes to meaningful impact, CSR partnerships in waste management […]
The excessive growth in e-waste production has raised concerns worldwide. According to data, India has generated approximately 1.751 million metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste between 2023 and 2024. However, only 22.7% of electronic waste is processed, leaving a large chunk of e-waste untreated. To cope with the situation and e-waste management, the Indian government is […]
E-waste is rising day by day, and a well-organized strategy is required to overcome the e-waste challenge in the current times. While slogans like reduce, reuse, and recycle are popular, the sheer negligence of consumers and lack of e-waste disposal knowledge are vast. As per the sources, 1.6 to 1.75 million metric tons/year of e-waste […]
In recent years, unprecedented technological growth has occurred, and there is an increasing amount of electronic waste or e-waste. So, it has now become critical to follow proper e-waste recycling processes to preserve the environment and recover precious metals, copper, and rare earth materials from e-waste. In this guide, we will explore the importance of […]
In the modern world, the rapidly increasing electronic waste or e-waste is a challenging problem and environmental threat, especially in India. Our country has seen rapid growth in technology and has consumed millions of electronic products in past decades. Thus, it also generates millions of tons of e-waste annually, contributing to growing concerns about pollution, […]
