E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENTP.MALVIN FELICIA

WHAT IS AN E-WASTE?

• A Popular informal name of electronic and electric products nearing their end life.

• Pose a threat to human health and also for the environment.

E-WASTE

Monitors 10%

Televisions 10%

Computers, telephones, fax, printers, etc. 15%

DVD/VCR Players, CD players, radios, Hi-Fi sets etc. 15%

Refrigerators 20%

Washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners, Coffee machines, toasters, 30% irons etc.

Electronic waste

Electric waste

WHY E-WASTE MANAGEMENT?

• Pollution of ground water.• Acidification of soil.• Emission of toxic fumes and

gases.• Fastest growing portion of

municipal wastes.• Releases carcinogenic substances

into the air.

MANAGEMENT STEPS

• Inventory management• Production-process modification• Volume reduction• Recovery and reuse• Sustainable product design

RESPOSIBILITIES OF THE GOVT.,

• Regulatory agencies in each district• An adequate system of laws• R&D in hazardous waste management• Strict regulations against dumping e-waste• Heavy fines on industries• Encourage NGOs

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDUSTRIES

• Management options.• Label materials to assist in recycling.• Green packaging options.• Adoption of waste minimization

techniques.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITIZEN

Opt for those• Made with fewer toxic constituents• That use recycled content• That are energy efficient• That utilize minimal packaging• That offer take back options.

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