With over 50 million tonnes produced yearly, electronic garbage, or “e-waste,” has emerged as a critical global challenge in this era. Unusually, just 17.4% gets recycled, and 2.7% is recovered. According to UN estimates, if current trends continue, we may have an astounding 120 million tons of electronic trash by 2050. Cadmium, lead, antimony, nickel, […]
Rapid technological advancement has made electronic garbage, or “e-waste,” an increasing issue in India and elsewhere. Electronics that are outdated, such as TVs, phones, laptops, and more, wind up in landfills where their constituent parts may leak and contaminate the surrounding area. Nevertheless, digital waste management is a sustainable alternative. The appropriate recycling and disposal of […]
Faridabad generates 1500+ tons of municipal solid waste each day. This number is expected to double in the next decade with economic development and population growth. Currently, only 83% of the waste generated is collected by municipal authorities. The remainder lies unattended on streets and in water bodies, leading to unhygienic conditions, groundwater contamination and […]
With technology advancing at a rapid pace, businesses are constantly upgrading their IT assets to keep up with the latest trends. This leads to a pile up of old and obsolete electronic equipment that needs to be disposed of properly. Asset disposition is the process of managing the disposal or sale of such end-of-life IT […]
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing concern due to a combination of factors related to technological advancements, consumer behavior, and inadequate waste management practices. Addressing the growing concern about e-waste requires a multifaceted approach that includes responsible manufacturing practices, extended producer responsibility, improved recycling infrastructure, etc. Effective e-waste disposal practices are a crucial component […]
As per the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2020, more than 53 million metric tons of electrical and electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019. E-waste is becoming one of the growing threats to the environment and biodiversity. With the advancement of science and technology, the demand for electronic equipment is also rising, so it can […]
Reducing e-waste is crucial for minimizing environmental impact and conserving resources. As we all know, global warming is a serious issue, so everyone should take one step to reduce their carbon footprint, which is generated due to e-waste. Businesses can follow various methods to reduce their e-waste. GreenTek Reman Pvt. Ltd. is a certified e-waste […]
Electronic waste presents a range of dangers if it is not properly recycled and managed. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on electronic devices, the volume of e-waste generated has surged, raising concerns about its environmental and health impacts. If people fail to recycle e-waste, then it will have dire consequences that affect both the […]
Approximately 24.9 Mt of e-waste was produced in Asia in 2019, followed by 13.1 Mt in America, 12 Mt in Europe, 2.9 Mt in Africa, and 0.7 Mt in Oceania. E-waste output has dramatically increased due to the technology sector’s ongoing growth, shorter product life cycles, and customer demand for newer gadgets. Several significant decisions […]
Electronic waste (e-waste) has become a looming environmental crisis in the digital age. By 2021, 57.4 million tonnes of e-waste were generated globally, increasing by approximately 2 million annually. Shockingly, only 17.4% of e-waste is recycled correctly, leaving a massive environmental burden. The consequences are dire: toxic materials from discarded electronics contaminate soil and water, […]
