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E-waste in India - Welcome to the knowledge guide
Electronic waste – or e-waste – is growing rapidly given the faster rate of obsolesce of electronic equipment. Previous studies on e-waste management in India have pointed out the problems and hazards of widespread informal e-waste recycling as it takes place in many bigger cities such as Delhi or Bangalore.
About the e-waste guide
This online guide is designed to serve as a current and definitive information resource on the issues, problems and opportunities created by e-waste, focusing on the present scenario in India. It also serves as a common collaborative work platform for various e-waste initiatives underway across India, with linkages to similar initiatives around the world.
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E-waste generation in India: GTZ-MAIT Study results
Submitted by andi g on Tue, 2008-02-12 10:19. NewsIndia generated 3.3 lakh tonnes e-waste in 2007 and is expected to touch 4.7 lakh tonnes by 2011, citing the press release of the inventory study of MAIT and read more »
First corporate client for E-WaRDD
Submitted by brondel on Mon, 2008-08-25 07:49. News
The Bangalore-based E-WaRDD now has its first corporate client: Titan Industries, a leading name in watches in India.
E-WaRDD is an association of e-waste recyclers who are in the process of being upgraded from the informal sector.read more »
ELCIA collection point operational
Submitted by brondel on Mon, 2008-08-25 06:25. NewsELCIA (Electronics City Association) in Bangalore now operates a collection center for all e-waste generated in Electronics City. Companies are encouraged to give all their e-waste including tubelights and CFLs to the collection point.
