In the rapidly evolving electronics manufacturing industry, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a critical framework for environmental sustainability. EPR policies compel manufacturers to account for…
India’s electronics industry, a dynamic and rapidly growing sector, faces a formidable challenge: the escalating accumulation of electronic waste, or e-waste. As the third-largest producer of e-waste globally, India generates…
The moving industry is witnessing a significant surge in consumer demand for eco-friendly services, a trend mirroring the wider societal shift towards environmental awareness and responsibility. This special report explores…
According to the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), the electronic waste sector will create 4.5 lakh direct jobs by 2025 and another 1.8 lakh jobs in the allied sectors…
The future of e-waste recycling is bright in India as there is a gap of proper solution providers that can handle the growing demand of electronic appliance consumption. With growing…
International Institute of Waste Management (), Bhopal, organised a Capacity building/training on E-waste Management at Bhopal, in association with University of Guelph, Canada and Centre for Research and Industrial Staff…
Japanese metal pre-processor Nippon Magnetic Dressing Co. Ltd (NMD) has agreed to invest in the equity capital of India’s e-waste recycling company Eco Recycling Limited (Ecoreco). “The investment would not…
At least 85% of electrical and electronic waste generated in the European Union will have to be recycled by 2020 under the new rules that took effect recently. Environment Commissioner…
E-waste is growing in India at the rate of 10%. Major recycling of e-waste is carried out in the non-formal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Adequate legislative measures and cost-effective, environment friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. A synopsis