A Review Study of E-Waste Management in India

Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST) Volume 1, Issue 9, Pages 33-36, October 2017

4 Pages Posted: 6 Oct 2017

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Sai Lakshmi

Jyothi Engineering College - Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Students

Aiswariya Raj

Jyothi Engineering College - Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Students

Dr Jarin T

Jyothi Engineering College - Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Date Written: October 5, 2017

Abstract

E-waste or Electronic wastes are referred to the electronic goods that are dumped out or unwanted. Each year, around 50 million ton of e-wastes are produced. Depending upon their nature of reaction, there are possibilities for dangers depending upon the situation. Discarded computers, batteries and other electro chemical wastes may results in unwanted results. So it's important to be awake of e wastes in addition to t he other physical wastes. The situation is alarming as India generates about 1.5 lakh tones of e-waste annually and almost all of it finds its way into the informal sector as there is no organized alternative available at present. This paper discusses the present scenario of e-waste management and possible e-waste handling strategies in India.

Keywords: Electronic waste, Danger, Physical wastes and E-waste management

Suggested Citation

Lakshmi, Sai and Raj, Aiswariya and T, Dr Jarin, A Review Study of E-Waste Management in India (October 5, 2017). Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST) Volume 1, Issue 9, Pages 33-36, October 2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3048625

Sai Lakshmi

Jyothi Engineering College - Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Students ( email )

Jyothi Hills, Panjal Road
Vettikattiri PO, Cheruthuruthy
Thrissur, Kerala 679531
India

Aiswariya Raj

Jyothi Engineering College - Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Students ( email )

Jyothi Hills, Panjal Road
Vettikattiri PO, Cheruthuruthy
Thrissur, Kerala 679531
India

Dr Jarin T (Contact Author)

Jyothi Engineering College - Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering ( email )

Jyothi Hills, Panjal Road
Vettikattiri PO, Cheruthuruthy
Thrissur, Kerala 679531
India
9626623332 (Phone)

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