E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

Digital Empowerment Foundation is equipping communities to repair old gadgets

Hey there, tech explorers! Ever wondered about the gadgets that surround us? Imagine a world where you could talk to someone on the other side of the planet with a tap, play games that whisk you away to imaginary lands, and even learn new things while dancing with emojis! That is the world of electronic devices—the coolest companions in our digital adventure.

But there is another side to these gadgets. If we lined up all the gadgets on Earth, they would outnumber us humans! We have manufactured so many gadgets to make our lives convenient that in the process of manufacturing the... Read More

Did you know?

  • Virtually, 100% of e-waste is recyclable.
  • Recycling one million laptops saves the same amount of energy that it would take to power 3,657 homes each year.
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"UK Construction Annual Waste Report Exposes Rampant Non-Compliance and Urges Industry Transformation"

A groundbreaking Construction Annual Waste Report has exposed widespread non-compliance issues within the UK building sector. Drawing from a comprehensive analysis of 90,000 data points, the report sheds light on the alarming prevalence of regulatory violations and deficient information management.

The report, a pioneering endeavor, scrutinized nearly 100,000 Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs) issued between June 2018 and April 2023. These notes are legally mandated and serve as compliance documents. Shockingly, the assessment unveiled that one in every three WTNs had unchecked fields, painting an inaccurate portrayal of the actual environmental impact of development projects... Read more


Photo Story

Recent flash floods across the towns and cities in the lap of Himalayan region brought forth destruction, devastation and disaster risks to the forefront. In this photo story we bring to you destruction at the school based on the manjhi river bank, vulnerability of poor household situated adjacent to river bank and reconstruction work post the flashflood in Bhagau Nag area of dharamshala.