Extend Producer Responsibility (EPR) – Our Responsibility
In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, and in supersession of the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. They shall come into force from the 1st day of April, 2023
E-waste means electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part discarded as waste by the consumer or bulk consumer as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.
Why is it hazardous? India generates over 18.5 lakh tons of e-waste per year which is set to rise exponentially. These electronic products contain not only precious metals like gold, silver, copper but also hazardous chemicals like Lead, Mercury and Cadmium. If these are not handled responsibly, they end up polluting our land, water and soil.
What do we do with our E-waste?
Neurosynaptic Communication Pvt Ltd has partnered with Saahas Waste Management Private Limited, a Producer Responsibility Organization Authorized by Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi, India, who will assisting the Neurosynaptic Communication Pvt Ltd to fulfil the obligations of EPR E Waste targets through the PRO associated Recycler’s in a safe and sound environmental friendly to ensure no damage is caused to the environment e-waste management rules 2022.
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