Now a special vehicle will go around the city collecting electronic waste . This one-of-its-kind vehicle was launched by e-Parisara.
Now a special vehicle will go around the city collecting electronic waste (e-waste). This one-of-its-kind vehicle was launched by e-Parisara.
The vehicle was flagged off at the IISc on Saturday by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) chairman AS Sadashivaiah, at a workshop organised by the Electrochemical Society of India and the KSPCB.
“This vehicle is the first of its kind in India. It is a positive step in the collection and management of e-waste,” said Dr HB Rudresh, president of Electrochemical Society of India. “More such vehicles will be launched soon,” he said, adding that e-waste in the city is only increasing by the day.
If India’s rapidly growing electronics manufacturing sector is of any reference, the possibility of an e-waste crisis, if not managed properly, is just around the corner. Understanding the need for immediate policy changes and an efficient system to manage waste, the workshop was organised to discuss the issues, hazards, collection and management of e-waste.
“Today, there are mobiles in households, even if they do not even have basic facilities such as toilets,” he said.
“ While science and technology helps in communication and dissemination of information, we have to find a solution for e-waste. This workshop’s main objective is to see how e- waste affects our lifestyle and how it can be recycled and reused,” said Rudresh.
“Usually, e-waste contains heavy metals like lead, chromium, mercury, and toxic elements such as lead, barium, beryllium, cadmium and brominated flame retardants. These are harmful to humans and to the environment. It can be hazardous if not treated with care and attention,” said AS Sadashivaiah.
“Soon, it will be mandatory for electronic shops, malls, dealers and manufacturing units to have e-waste collection centres. Each apartment will also have a collection centre where people can give away used electronic items instead of disposing it with the municipal waste collectors. This way, the collection will be much more efficient and less hazardous,” he said.
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