Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste category, increasing at 10 per cent annually. Product manufacturers started their waste-recycling campaign back in 2011 under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. According to the e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011, the producer is responsible for collection of e-waste generated at the ‘end of life’ of their products (in line with the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility) and to ensure that such e-waste is channelised to a registered dismantler or recycler...............Read More

 

 

Source: Business Line