According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines on the implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, smartphones have a lifespan of five years, refrigerators 10 years, ...

Electronic waste or E-Waste is an emerging and growing sector in India that presents new challenges and opportunities for integration of E-Waste into waste management systems. The E-Waste Management ...

201 e-waste processing units are sanctioned for state, of which just 108 are currently operational Karnataka is currently functioning with only 50% of the total sanctioned e-waste processing units.

India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat is being powered by a rapid digital transformation, with an increasing reliance on electronic devices. From smartphones and laptops to advanced industrial and ...

India in 2022 introduced a new e-waste regulation, replacing the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules in 2011, introducing a trading mechanism where the producer could buy certificates from a ...

NEW DELHI: In a bid to stimulate the recently-notified Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, an incentive program including green credits to electronic equipment manufacturers and e-waste ...

Hyderabad is actively tackling the growing challenge of electronic waste through various initiatives led by both government and private organizations. These efforts emphasize raising awareness about ...

In a world striving for net-zero emissions, re-use and recycling are central to policymaking. Extended producer responsibility (EPR), which is at the core of India’s E-Waste Management Rules of 2022, ...