Does India have a proper method of Inventorization of e-waste?

You cannot deny the fact that India is one of the biggest e- waste producers in the world. We do not have proper data and monitoring mechanism for our e-waste. According to global e-waste monitor 2017 states that India is at 5th position for producing e-waste globally and annually generates 2 million tons of e-waste. In March 2018, Delhi high court directed the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change to provide the data on e-waste produced annually and its management. The last projection was made for 2010 i.e. 0.8 ton e-waste would be generated by India, since then no projection has been made by State pollution control boards.  

What is e-waste?

After the end of useful life of electronic products result in e-waste. Computers, desktops, washing machine, Mobile phones, Printer etc contribute to e-waste generation.

Major composition of e-waste: Consumer electronics, IT communication technology, large household appliances and other.

Problems:

       E-waste components    
Elements
Affected area
Motherboard
Beryllium
Skin, lungs
Switches
Mercury
Brain skin
Flat screen monitors
Mercury
Brain, skin
Cable coating
PVC
Immune system
Computers batteries
Cadmium
Kidney, liver

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Facts:

1.       Reported by The Global E-Waste Monitor, 2017 that India generates 2 million metric tons of e-waste annually. 82% of this is personal devices, which include laptops, computers, mobile phones, tablets etc.
2.       Top 5 e-waste producing companies include USA, CHINA, JAPAN, GERMANY and INDIA.
3.       According to a study conducted by ASSOCHAM-KPMG, 70% OF E-WASTE is constituted by computers, 12% is telecommunication equipment, 8% electrical equipment and 7% medical equipment.
4.       Nowadays, people change their personal old computers, mobiles and other electronic devices very frequently, which results rapid increase in the e-waste. Study conducted in May 2017 states that the volume of e-waste is growing at 21% annually.
5.       In India by 2020, the e-waste generated by old computers will be increased by 500%, Reported in May 2017.

Ways to minimize the e-waste:

1.       Take IT Equipment on rent.
2.       Pass their personal old IT devices for reuse
3.       Search for a proper e-waste recycler
4.       Use old mobile for GPS Service in car
5.       Check e-cycling center near to your area

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