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Posted 22 Mar 2024

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  • Report is prepared in partnership of the UNITAR’s Sustainable Cycles (SCYCLE) Programme, ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and Fondation Carmignac.
    • UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.

 

  • Key Findings
    • Record E-Waste Generation: 62 million tonnes of e-waste produced in 2022, up 82% from 2010.
      • Expected to rise by 32% to 82 million tonnes by 2030.
    • Recycling Gap: Only 1% of rare earth element demand is met by e-waste recycling.
      • E-waste generation is increasing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling.
    • India Status: It is one of the world’s largest generators of e-waste i.e., 4137 million kg. 

 

  • E-waste refers to all items of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and its parts that have been discarded by its owner as waste without the intent of re-use. E.g. Discarded mobiles, T.V etc. 
    • E-waste contains toxic materials or can produce toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury etc. which can cause adverse neonatal outcomes, reduced lung and respiratory function etc. 
    • Issues in management: Limited repair options, shorter product life cycles, inadequate e-waste management infrastructure etc. 

 

Initiatives for E-Waste Management in India

  • E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 notified by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 
    • 2022 rules replaced the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016. 
    • These rules are managed by Central Pollution Control Board.
    • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for e-waste management was introduced in E-Waste Rules, 2011. 
    • Rules are notified Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.
  • Promotion of Circular Economy 
  • Tags :
  • E-waste
  • Initiatives for e-waste
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