Perspective: Electronic Waste Management

In this episode of the Perspective Prog. based on Electronic Waste Management. Electrical and electronic equipments have become an essential part of everyday life. Its availability and widespread use have enabled much of the global population to benefit from higher standards of living. However, the way in which we produce, consume, and dispose of e-waste is unsustainable. E-waste contains several toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, brominated flame retardants (BFR), CFCs and HCFCs. The increasing levels of e-waste, low collection rates, and non-environmentally sound disposal and treatment of this waste stream pose significant risks to the environment and to human health. Improper management of e-waste also contributes to global warming. According to Global E-waste Monitor 2020, the world generated a striking 53.6 Mt of e-waste in 2019 which is an average of 7.3 kg per capita. The growing amount of e-waste is mainly fueled by higher consumption rates of Electronic equipments, short life cycles, and few repair options. Since 2014, the number of countries that have adopted a national e-waste policy, legislation or regulation has increased from 61 to 78. In India E-Waste (Management) Rules were notified in March 2016 for providing environmentally sound systems for disposal of e-waste.

Anchor:- Vishal Dahiya

Producer:- Amit Srivastav, Sagheer Ahmad

Guest Name:-

1. Shekhar Sharma, CEO, Hindustan E-Waste Management

2. Ashwika Kapur, Science Communicator & Filmmaker

3. Dr. Suneel Pandey, Director, Environment & Waste Management, TERI


Follow us on:
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/sansad_tv
-Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sansad.tv
-FB: https://www.facebook.com/SansadTelevision/
-Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Sansad_TV