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How e-waste crisis continues to plague informal sector -Vikrant Wankhede

-Down to Earth

Over 90% of electronic waste management is done by informal sector workers, most of whom are unaware of their rights  

Structured management of electronic waste (e-waste) in India is nascent and is mandated under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. Some of the salient features of the rules include e-waste classification, extended producer responsibility (EPR), collection targets (EPR) and restrictions on import of e-waste containing hazardous materials.

E-waste is categorised into 21 types under two broad categories: Information technology and communication equipment and consumer electrical and electronics. These include their components, consumables, parts and spares.

In 2016, 44.7 million tonnes (MT) of e-waste was generated worldwide. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor (2017), the Asian continent generated 18.2 Mt of e-waste, the largest in the world.

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