E-WASTE AND ITS IMPORTANCE

When electronic and electrical equipment becomes unsuited for its intended purpose or has beyond its expiration date, it is referred to as electronic waste or e-waste. Computers, servers, mainframes, monitors, compact discs (CDs), printers, scanners, copiers, calculators, fax machines, battery cells, cellular phones, transceivers, TVs, iPods, medical equipment, washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners all fall under the category of electronic waste (when unfit for use). Due to rapid technological breakthroughs and the production of newer electronic equipment, this electronic equipment is quickly replaced with newer models. As a result, the amount of e-waste produced has skyrocketed. People are more likely to upgrade to newer versions, and product lifespans have decreased.

Metals, polymers, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), printed circuit boards, cables, and other materials commonly make up e-waste. If e-waste is handled scientifically, valuable metals like copper, silver, gold, and platinum can be recovered.

POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF E-WASTE:

If e-waste is dismantled and processed in a basic manner with rudimentary processes, dangerous compounds such as liquid crystal, lithium, mercury, nickel, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), selenium, arsenic, barium, brominated flame retardants, cadmium, chrome, cobalt, copper, and lead are present. Humans, animals, and the ecosystem are all at risk from e-waste. Heavy metals and highly poisonous compounds such as mercury, lead, beryllium, and cadmium, even in trace amounts, pose a severe threat to the environment.

Burning electronic garbage releases pollutants that impact not just the land but also the soil. They have an impact on the fertility of the ground as well as the nutritional value of the soil as they enter it. Animals ingest these plants, resulting in serious illnesses.

There’s more to come. Pollution from e-waste has an impact on the water we use for a variety of functions. Underground water quality is deteriorating. This water eventually makes its way to our houses, where we drink it. Animals have been known to drink this water directly, posing health risks. As previously said, it is critical to manage e-waste for a variety of reasons. Because it is harmful to both humans and the environment. Things will quickly get out of hand if electronic trash continues to kill us and the environment at an alarming rate. One day, the entire world may be harmed.

TO NOTE:

It is our job to take care of e-waste management in the future to avoid serious scenarios. We can all play a role in reducing e-waste pollution. We should donate obsolete electronics to the poor and needy instead of throwing them away. These individuals will be able to make the most of it. If we don’t locate anyone who requires such equipment, we should make sure that they are given to companies where recycling of such technologies happens. The goal is to get rid of these devices as quickly as feasible.

Global quality services are one of the few companies that appear to be making genuine efforts in this approach. The company –  Global Quality Services have been tasked with developing channels for the proper collection and disposal of e-waste in India, in accordance with an EPR Authorization plan established by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Some major corporations’ import licenses were recently revoked due to violations of E-waste regulations. Such policies have a significant impact on India’s ability to effectively conduct e-waste management.

Any activity that is done must include a set of incentives that will entice stakeholders to participate. To ensure compliance across the electronics industry, the government must announce incentives in the realm of e-waste management, which might take the shape of tax concessions or refunds. In addition, to ensure e-waste collection compliance across India, e-waste collection objectives must be examined and extended on a regular basis.

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