E-Waste Management In India: A Case Study

What is E-Waste?

 E-Waste or Electronic waste describes used and discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, recycling, resale, salvage or disposal are also considered e-waste. The mis-management of e-waste may lead to human health effects as well environmental effects. Today, We are going to discuss ab  out the position of E- waste Management in India.

From where it comes?

he main sources of e-waste are, the  Waste generated from the products which are being used for data processing and digital media such as computers, computer devices like speakers, keyboards, monitor,  printers etc. it also be generated from Electronic devices used for entertainment like TV, VCD and DVD players. the other resources of E-Waste are Equipment or devices used for digital communication like landline phones, mobile  phones,  fax etc. it also be generated from Household equipment’s like microwave ovens, vacuum cleaner,  washing machines and air conditioners etc. 

The most relevant sources of e-waste are  Computer Mouse, Keyboards and other electronic devices, Personal electronic devices, Televisions, Mobile Phones, Laptops & monitors, Scanners, printers and copiers. Audio & Video Equipment's etc. The Emissions from E-Waste are a big cause of environmental damage and it is also harmful to human health because it enters in human body via soil-crop-food pathway. The places near dumping yards of E-waste are a vital cause in health hazards.

 What are The Effects Of E-Waste On Human Body? 

 The Elements present in E-waste are very dangerous for human health. Like, Lead present in it is a big cause of Damage to central, blood systems, nervous systems and kidney damage. It also effects on brain development of children. The element Chromium causes Asthmatic Bronchitis and DNA damage. The another element present in E-waste is Cadmium that Accumulates in kidney and liver also Causes neural damage. Mercury Chronic damage to respiratory system and brain. The Burning of Plastics including PVC produces Dioxin that causes reproductive and developmental problems and Immune system damage And many more…..

The products become E-waste Because of the advancement in technology or arrival of new technology, product life goes to be end and changes in status, fashion and style.

after these become e-waste, we should ensure the safe disposal of these to be safe from the hazardous diseases caused by e-waste. We should do the systematic removal of all parts and components or a group of parts from E-waste. The another method is to update the old one. Methods to recover materials include incineration and refining. The material recovery is the another way to reduce e-waste by recycling facilities. The glass, plastic and other metals can be recovered by sorting them before mixing them with other waste.

Recycling is the most useful method to reuse e-waste. with the method of recycling e-waste, we can do asset recovery, also we can reduce the need for landfills , reduction of junk and clutters  we can resale and reuse by upgrading or recycling that will be helpful in creation of jobs.

With the help of E-waste management we can save ground water to be polluted from these ground water, reduce acidification of soil, reduces Emission of toxic fumes and gases, E-waste is going to be  the fastest growing portion of municipal waste and by e-waste management, we can stop the releases harmful gases into the air.