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E-Waste

  • Overview

    Govt. of India vide notification dated May 12, 2011 has announced E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 (“Rules”). According to these Rules, the consumer now has the legal responsibility to dispose of the waste electrical and electronic equipment (popularly known as “WEEE”) in the prescribed manner and not by just throwing it into a dustbin or giving/selling it to kabadi/ scrap dealer. This will control environmental pollution. Recycling of Electronic products is one of the best ways for Aarvex and its consumers to help contribute to sustainable development, and demonstrate that they are committed to being socially responsible. Recycling ensures that all the valuable and scarce raw materials used in electronic equipment get re-used in the manufacturing of new products. In this way, the plastics, metals, glass etc. which are recovered get a second life and we, as consumers and citizens, reap the benefit of using and conserving our finite natural resources. Recycling helps keep the price of raw materials down, which in turn, lowers the costs of the final product, making it cheaper for all consumers to purchase goods.

  • What is E-waste?

    E-waste' means waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For more details, you can refer to Schedule-1 of E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 available on http://moef.nic.in/ - How E-waste needs to be managed? The Rules talk about Environmentally Sound Management of E-Waste which implies taking all steps required to ensure that e-waste is managed in a manner which shall protect health and environment against any adverse effects, which may result from hazardous substance contained in such wastes.

  • Dont's

    → Do not dismantle your electronic products on your own.
    → Do not throw electronics in bins having Do not Dispose" sign.
    → Do not give e-waste to informal (Kabbadi) and unorganised sectors like Local Scrap Dealer Rag Pickers.
    → Do not dispose your product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimate reaches landfills.

  • Consequences

    Improper handling, accidental breakage damage and improper recycling of the end of life product has the following consequences: If batteries are not properly disposed of, it can cause harm to human health or the environment. Placing of batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators and improper disposal of batteries may lead to explosion. If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may cause a fire.