SOP GROUP 7

ANSHAD KJARIN JOHN

MOHAMED FARHANNEETHU DINESH

RINY RAJUSREELAL

ELECTRONIC WASTE

INTRODUCTION

E-WASTE Waste electrical and electronic equipment Improperly disposed electronics Includes electronic products such as computers, computer peripherals,televisions,VCRs,DVD,Players,stereo equipment, hand cell phones etc. E-waste contains harmful toxic substancesImport of e-waste developed countries to developing countries

E- waste market is unorganizedMunicipal wasteUnskilled workers, absence of adequate technology, improper handlingMore focused on profitNo mechanism to check the flow of E- waste0.1-0.2% municipal wasteBusiness accounts for 78%800000 tone E- waste is generated in 2012Sale of computer & laptop has been grown 18% in 09-10Self organizedReasons for E- waste generation

E-WASTE INDIAN SCENARIO

E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

RecyclingProcessing techniquesBenefits of recycling

RECYCLING

Key components of modern waste reductionThird component of the “reduce,reuse,recycle” waste hierarchyISO standards relating to recycling; ISO 15270:2008 - Plastic waste ISO 14001:2004 - environmental management control of recycling practiceRecycling consumer waste• Collection • Drop-off centers• Buy-back centers• Curbside collection• Sorting

BENEFITS OF RECYCLING

Effective solution to the growing e-waste problem Reduces the amount of green gas emission Pollution caused by hazardous disposal is avoided

PROCESSING TECHNIQUE

DISMANTLING• To disassemble or to tear down

REUSE • Use an item more than once

HOW E-WASTE AFFECTS OUR ENVIRONMENT?

It has become a uncontrollable issue

Contaminated leachates pollute the ground water

Uncontrolled burning and disposal are environment problems

Causes acidification of soil

Not only leaching of the mercury poses serious problems

HAZARDOUS ELEMENTS IN E WASTE

SulphurLeadBerylliumLeadBariumCadmiumMercury

HOW E-WASTE AFFECTS OUR HEALTH

Several health issues associated with the toxins found in the e waste

Damages kidney & liver

Cause retardation, high blood pressure

Disrupts endocrine system functions

Cause eye and throat irritation

LAWS AND RULES BY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

E-waste (management & handling) rules 2011 These shall apply to:• Producer, consumer or bulk consumers involved

in the manufacture• Sale, purchase and processing of electrical and

electronic equipment• Collection centers, dismantles and recycles of e-waste

AUTHORISATION DEALING WITH LAWS

Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi

State Pollution Control Board/ Committees Of Union

Territories

Urban Local Bodies(Municipal Committee/Council)

GLOBAL ORGANISATIONS

STEP(Solve The E-waste Problem)•Initiative in late 2004 which has grown to a 50+ members initiative today• Includes member from industry, international organizations, governments, NGO’s etc.

Address The Mess. Com•Increasing the awareness•Encourage recycling•Utilization of renewable energy and carbon offsets

Silicon Valley Toxics(svtc.org)•Promoting human health and addresses environmental justice

Basel Action Network(ban.org)•Addressing global environmental injustices•Economic inefficiency of toxic trade•Promoting sustainable solutions and attempts to ban waste trade•Works for human rights and environment

The World Reuse, Repair And Recycling Association•Improving the quality of exported electronics•Improving trade practices through fair trade principles•Encouraging letter recycling standard.

WHAT CAN CONSUMERS DO?

Keep your old electronics longer instead of replacing them. If discarding old electronics, be sure to recycle them at a

trusted recycling center Purchase electronics that do not contain hazardous

materials

CONCLUSION

WHAT CAN PRODUCERS DO?

Extended producer responsibility Design for environment Take back offer & incentives

WHAT CAN GOVTS/REGULATORS DO?

Provide subsidy for e-cycling to producersKeep track of collection & recyclingRegulate recyclersCreate public awarenessEco-labeling