Friday, June 24, 2011

Renewing ewaste


·         Framed by MoEF
·         Will come into effect form may 2012
·         Calls for creation of necesssary infra for collection, dismantling and recycling of e-waste
·         Focus on segregation of waste at sourcve and recovery of materials
·         Emphasis on extended producer responsibility
o   Ie producer is responsible for disposal fo product after end of its life
·         Steps required
o   Pollution contorl boards must be upgraded
o   The people involved in recycling in the informal sector need to be trained to upgrade their skills and occupational health

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