To combat the growing threat of electronic waste, the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) launched a three-day e-waste collection drive in Shimla, partnering with Karo Sambhav, a circular economy organization. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about proper e-waste disposal and provide convenient channels for residents to responsibly discard unwanted electronics.
The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering establishing bins or drop box-style facilities in Salt Lake and Rajarhat-Gopalpur for the separate collection of e-waste, which includes abandoned hard discs, computers, mobile phones, television sets, lamps, and other electrical equipment.
During the pandemic, the general public realised the value of computers and handheld gadgets. The sector saw an increase in sales as people became more reliant on their devices for work, school, and leisure at home.
Gujarat, a significant contributor to e-waste in India, has introduced a draft policy to effectively manage electronic waste (e-waste).
New Delhi will witness the inauguration of India's first youth-centric sustainability summit, the Youth Eco Summit, on January 18, 2024, at the Siri Fort Auditorium, announced by the Bajaj Foundation.
The unique project to make the first car made entirely from electronic waste (e-waste)spearheaded by Envision Racing, aims to raise awareness about the growing e-waste crisis and promote circular economy practices.
E-waste, which results from rapid technological innovation and the inevitable expiry of electronic devices, has arisen as a major challenge for Green IT projects.
In Pune, a recent E-waste collection drive was held at the Bramha Majestic society on NIBM Road, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of people from the Bramha Majestic Housing Society.
The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated proactive trash management measures such as door-to-door segregation programs and improved public awareness about various sorts of waste.
According to Canalys study, Microsoft Corporation's recent announcement to end support for the Windows 10 operating system by October 2025 creates a significant environmental concern.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.