The global e-waste monitor 2024
<p>The world's electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, according to the United Nation's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) report.</p>
Electronic Waste
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Metropolitan leads e-waste recycling initiative
Metropolitan group signed an MOU with the Central Environmental Authority to recycle all workplace related electronic waste (e-waste). Under this programme which is already implemented by the Metropolitan Group, all items from computers, copiers, printers, cartridges, toners, drums, telephoning units, scanners, paper, fax machines and all other related workplace items are being recycled in part
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CEA starts e-waste programme
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has initiated an e-waste management programme for the first time in Sri Lanka with the co-operation of some of the private companies, Chairman of the CEA, Dr.
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Most lead batteries do not end up with registered recyclers
NEW DELHI: Used lead batteries are not being collected in sufficient quantity to protect public health and the environment from lead hazards according to a recent report
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Planned obsolescence
Consumers need to wise up, slow down, stop shopping and start living, because that's the only way manufacturers will stop making shoddy, short-lived goods.
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Nigeria embracing safer e-waste recycling
Louise Tickle People in developing countries who make a living scavenging the dumps of electronic equipment thrown away by the first world face daily hazards most of us never consider as we gaily order our new mobile, laptop or flat-screen television.
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Japan recycles minerals from used electronics
Hiroko Tabuchi It has become important, especially after a diplomatic spat with China. Two decades after global competition drove the mines in this corner of Japan to extinction, Kosaka is again abuzz with talk of new riches. The treasures are not copper or coal.
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e-waste monitor on cards
BHUBANESWAR: In the face of growing concerns over e-waste disposal across the country, the Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) is ready to undertake intensive mapping of the waste management and handling scenario in the State.
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Modified Draft E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2010
Whereas, the draft rules, namely the e-waste ( (Management and Handling) Rules 2010 was published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests vide number S.O.1125 (E), dated 14th May, 2010 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary of the same date inviting objection and suggestion from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of sixty days f
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Digging money out of e-waste
Siblings Saw A Billion-Dollar Opportunity In Their Idea, And Attero Recycling Was Born Peerzada Abrar ATTERO Recycling can be easily called a firm sprouted from just an idea
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E-Waste responsibility now on importers
Importers of Electronic consumer durables will have to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Central Environment Authority (CEA) in a fortnight to collect, and dispose of e-waste, officials said.