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Quantifying E-waste Generation and Management: An Empirical Analysis Shahela1, Suchitra.G2, B Beulah Aswini3, Pramod Kumar Jha4 1JRF, CAS DRDO, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 2JRF, CAS DRDO, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 3Technical Officer-C, CAS DRDO, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 4Scientist F, CAS DRDO, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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significant environmental and health risks if not properly managed. The management of e-waste is a pressing environmental challenge that requires urgent attention from all stakeholders, including governments, industry, civil society, and individuals. This study aims to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with e-waste management and the need for a comprehensive approach that involves all stakeholders.
nation is electronic waste (E-waste). Because of the expansion of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry, there has been a significant increase in the use of electronic devices. Due to its quick obsolescence and subsequent improvements, consumers are being obliged to throw away old devices, which contribute a sizable volume of e-waste on the earth. E-waste is growing in India at a 10% annual rate. Inefficient and dangerous methods are generally used in the market to recycle e-waste. Appropriate legislative actions and technological solutions that are reasonably priced, ecologically benign, and economically viable are needed to address the issue.
The findings of the study contribute to the literature on ewaste management by providing a detailed analysis of ewaste management practices in our country. It emphasizes the urgent need for collective action to address the growing e-waste crisis and the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to e-waste management.
This study offers an empirical examination of the methods used to control e-waste. To evaluate the contemporary ewaste management infrastructure, surveys were used to get the primary data, and academic journals, government papers, and other pertinent sources were used to gather the secondary data. The investigation demonstrates that the current methods for managing e-waste are insufficient, with the majority of it being dumped in landfills, burned, or illegally transferred to underdeveloped nations. The issues experienced in India are also discussed, along with the management system and recycling procedures for handling E-waste.
1.1 Scenario of e-waste in India India is one of the up surging economies globally, with rapid industrialization and urbanization leading to a significant increase in e-waste generation. A significant part of the e-waste generated in India is managed by the informal sector, which includes waste pickers, scrap dealers, and dismantlers. The forecast of the e-waste generated and recycled from 2020 to 2030 from various sources is predicted as shown in figure 1.
This paper emphasizes the necessity for immediate action and the negative effects of insufficient e-waste management on the environment, human health, and socio-economic factors. To improve e-waste management methods, the report suggests business sector involvement, regulatory measures, and awareness campaigns. By offering a thorough examination of e-waste creation and management techniques in India, this study adds to the body of knowledge on the management of electronic trash. Keywords: E-waste, Empirical analysis, Take back, Refurbish, Recycling, Landfills. Fig -1: Graphical representation of e-waste generation and recycling
1. INTRODUCTION E-waste is a complex and hazardous waste stream, containing a range of toxic and valuable materials such as
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