ABSTRACT

Electronic waste is the by-product of digital revolution. A kind of physical waste comprising harmful organic, inorganic compounds and specially the heavy metals. There is a myth that high digitization preserves environment. But actually it needs to understand that at the time of production of electronic items; it’s safe disposal and recycling is a major challenge. These wastes contain treasures if they recycled properly. People need to follow 3R strategies (Reduce, Reuse, Recycling) in every country, unfortunately the maximum number of ewastes is not recycled properly due to lack of expertise, which results in a situation that has ill effects for humans as well as environment. If Indians don’t take it as matter of alarming situation sooner there will be new pandemic of dealing with a different sort of disease and might the cause could be electronic wastes and harmful products generated from these devices. This paper summarizes the various sources of e-wastes and hazards associated to ewastes with the possible solutions, major challenges of their management and comparative scenarioto developed countries. It also summarizes an online survey information from a set of people, aiming to create awareness about this new threat of electronic waste its ill effects and its management in India. It also explores the issues related to planning and implementation of rules and regulations regarding electronic waste. Technological advancement should not only emphasis on production and profitability. It should be on minimizing the environmental ill effect from its production up-to its disposal or recycling. Keywords: Electronic waste, Digital, Recycling, Disposable, Biodegradable
Publication date: 01/07/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.7.6245