A file picture of e-waste.
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Setting Minister Eshwar Khandre, to make sure the scientific disposal of e-waste, has prompt implementing a regulation the place sellers should compulsorily purchase again their previous televisions, computer systems, cellphones, chargers, and so forth.
In a be aware to the Extra Chief Secretary, Division of Forest, Ecology, and Setting, Mr. Khandre stated the federal government has taken be aware of the rising hazard of e-waste in households and the truth that junk retailers selectively take sure gadgets from digital units with out processing the remaining scientifically.
“To guard public well being, the scientific disposal of e-waste has turn into a necessity at present. It’s prompt that when buying new digital gear equivalent to TVs, computer systems, and cellphones, if prospects want, a regulation needs to be applied the place sellers should compulsorily purchase again their previous TVs, computer systems, cellphones, chargers, and so forth., at a minimal value,” the be aware states.
It added that this might assist management the e-waste downside. It additionally directed the division to submit a report inside 30 days on this regard.
“A proposal on the professionals and cons, in addition to the implementation of buyback insurance policies for previous digital gear, guaranteeing that knowledge misuse on previous computer systems and mobiles is prevented, needs to be submitted inside 30 days,” the be aware added.
Revealed – September 11, 2024 07:35 am IST