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Share innovative ideas on circular economy in E-waste

Innovative ideas on circular economy in E-waste
Start Date :
Feb 01, 2022
Last Date :
Feb 15, 2022
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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Innovative ideas on circular economy in E-waste ...

Innovative ideas on circular economy in E-waste

Today, electronic waste poses a significant challenge for society. With the introduction of innovative features and up-gradation, people are changing their devices by discarding the old ones, thereby contributing to the generation of electronic waste significantly.

Replacing the linear systems with circular in electrical and electronic equipment intends to maximize value at each life-cycle stage by reusing, repairing, recovering remanufacturing, regenerating products and material.

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) observes Swachhata Pakhwada 2022 from 1st February 2022 to 15th February 2022 promoting ‘E-waste se Raksha- Swachhata hi Suraksha’. Citizens are invited to share their innovative ideas on how circular economy practices can help in sustainable and efficient E-waste Management.

The best entries from the citizens will be identified by the Ministry and will be featured on the MyGov page.

The last date to receive suggestions is 15th February 2022.

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Vishal Khandelwal
Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Toxic materials present in E-waste get mixed with earth, air, water, etc. and cause health issues in human beings, animals and other animates. Oil and Gases present in e-waste, like in compressors and CRT, cause environmental pollution. Batteries contain highly hazardous elements. Burning of rubber and plastic in open area causes air pollution. E-wastes result in wastage of natural resources.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
With advancement in technology, a large number of electronic devices are becoming obsolete almost on a regular basis. Bulky computers, TV sets, VCRs, Fax machines, Printers, CD Players top the list. These devices contain harmful materials such as beryllium, cadmium, mercury and lead which can pose a threat to the environment if not disposed properly. Besides, the opportunity to recycle these devices would also be lost!
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Maintain what you have. Small moves help keep what you have working longer. Clean your computer often and don’t overcharge your battery so you can improve your battery’s overall lifespan.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Understand security issues. All of your personal information remains stored on your electronic devices even if you delete it, so that’s another reason not to throw it away. A recycling firm like Great Lakes Electronics Corporation can scrub your device clean before it gets recycled, so there is no opportunity for cyber thieves to get that information.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Recycle, recycle, recycle. No matter what you have, it’s important to always dispose of your e-waste properly. That means recycling all of your used electronics, with the understanding that improperly disposing of e-waste is becoming more and more hazardous, particularly since the volume of e-waste has skyrocketed.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Consider limiting the number of electronics you own. If you don’t really need an extra gadget, look for devices that have multiple functions. Teach kids about e-waste. Children are our future, and it helps if we can instill within them at a young age a commit to e-waste recycling.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Look for an environmentally friendly label. For example, see if the products you buy are labeled Energy Star, or have been certified by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Educate yourself on what gets put into your electronics. Knowledge is power. Doing some research about the raw materials being used to manufacture your mobile phone or laptop helps you understand how harmful those materials and toxins can be if they’re tossed into a landfill. The more you educate yourself the more you can purchase items that won’t be harmful to the environment.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Reuse as often as possible. If you have parts and equipment that are still working, try repairing the electronic device before getting a new one. And if the device is beyond the point of being repaired, then recycle it.
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Vishal Khandelwal 4 years 5 months ago
Be a good consumer. Do some research when you’re ready to buy a new product. Make sure it’s one that won’t break easily or become damaged shortly after you purchase it. In other words, look for products likely to have a much longer lifespan so you won’t need to replace it within a few years, or even months. It’s known that this is a common practice in the electronics industry; to make products with shorter life spans so more money can be earned in the long run when they break or malfunction.
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