INDIAN E-WASTE: MANAGEMENT, ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

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Published Paper Id: TIJER1803001

Published In: Volume 5 Issue 3, March-2018

Abstract: Waste always conjures up images of rubbish or solid/semi-solid waste, nothing more. Over the past decade, e-waste has emerged as a worldwide concern. India also produces a significant amount of electronic garbage, or "e-waste," annually. People's knowledge of e-waste is rather low since, regrettably, it does not receive much media coverage. In India, e-waste recycling is a relatively new idea. Because of this, e-waste is frequently disposed of improperly, either by being recycled or treated, and deposited in rivers or landfills. There are several risks associated with this, both to one's health and the environment. The paper presents an overview of the e-waste situation in India and other global locations. It also illustrates the e-waste trends in India. According to the survey, the main sources of e-waste in India are mobile phones and computer equipment. Telecommunications equipment made up 12% of the total e-waste produced in India, with computers making up 70% of the total. Mumbai was the most productive city on the list, producing an estimated 20,000 tonnes of e-waste yearly. Delhi and Bangalore came in second and third place, respectively, with 98,000 and 92,000 tonnes of generated e-waste. State-wise Maharashtra is ranked first in generation of electronic waste, followed by Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 70 percent of heavy metals found in landfills are accounted for by E-waste. The paper, in the end also offers suggestions to deal with the challenges and problems of e-waste.

Keywords: E-Waste , Awareness, Health, Management, Challenges.

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