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consumers. Initiatives like valuable lessons to be learned.
dedicated e-waste collection Adopting a more stringent
drives, recycling kiosks in malls regulatory framework, similar
and public spaces, and easy- to the EU’s WEEE Directive,
to-use e-waste collection apps could enhance producer The E-Waste
are making it more convenient responsibility in India. (Management) Rules
for individuals to responsibly of 2022 in India aim
dispose of their electronic Future Trends & to regulate e-waste by
waste.
Outlook expanding accountability
Impact of Global India’s e-waste generation to various stakeholders.
However, significant
Practices is expected to continue its challenges remain in
upward trajectory. Current
India’s approach to e-waste trends suggest that by 2030, their implementation and
management, while evolving, India’s e-waste volumes could enforcement, including
contrasts with practices in grow up to five million tonnes,
other parts of the world. In necessitating urgent and limited awareness,
the European Union, for effective management strategies. inadequate infrastructure,
example, e-waste management Future trends are likely and integrating the
is highly regulated with to focus on technological informal recycling
stringent directives, like the advancements in recycling sector.”
Waste Electrical and Electronic technologies, automation and
Equipment (WEEE) Directive, AI-driven waste segregation,
which enforces robust recycling which will enhance efficiency
protocols and producer and recovery rates. Policy-wise,
responsibility. Countries like there is likely to be a stronger
Germany and Sweden have emphasis on Extended Producer
established efficient collection Responsibility (EPR), pushing
systems and incentivize manufacturers to take greater
consumers for responsible accountability for the lifecycle
disposal. of their products.
Compared to these countries, As the nation grapples with
India’s e-waste management is escalating e-waste volumes,
still developing, with challenges the importance of innovative
in infrastructure, regulation solutions, stringent policies, and
enforcement, and public active consumer participation
awareness. However, there are becomes paramount.

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