The document discusses the growing issue of e-waste in India, estimating it at 146,180 tonnes per year, primarily from major cities like Mumbai and Delhi. It outlines the sources of e-waste, its adverse impacts on human health and the environment, and the importance of effective management strategies including recycling and reduction techniques. The emphasis is on sustainable practices to minimize e-waste and recover valuable materials.

2. Index1. Introduction
2. What is E – Waste
3. Sources of E-waste
4. Challenges
5. Impact
6. E–Waste Management
7. Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION

4. INTRODUCTION
The Total E-Waste in India has been Estimated to be
1,46,180 Tonnes per year.

5. INTRODUCTION
Over 2 million old PCs
Ready for Disposal in India

6. INTRODUCTION
Mumbai at present tops the list
Mumbai - 11, 017 tonnes
Delhi - 9,730 tonnes
Bangalore - 4,648 tonnes
Chennai - 4,132 tonnes
Kolkata - 4,025 tonnes
Ahmedabad - 3,287 tonnes
Hyderabad - 2,833 tonnes
Pune - 2,584 tonnes
Surat - 1,836 tonnes
E-WASTE PILING UP
The Current Scenario in India.

7. WHAT IS E–WASTE ?
• Electronic waste, "e-waste" or "Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment" ("WEEE") is a waste consisting of
any Unwanted, obsolete or unusable electrical or
electronic appliance.
• It is a point of concern considering that many
components of such equipment are considered toxic
and are not biodegradable.

8. SOURCES OF E-WASTE
• IT & Telecom Equipments
• Large Household
Appliances
• Small Household
Appliances
• Consumer & Lighting
Equipments
• Electrical & Electronic
Tools
• Toys, Leisure & Sports
Equipment
• Medical Devices
• Monitoring & Control
Instruments

9. CHALLENGES
• E-Waste contains several different substances and
chemicals, many of which are toxic and are likely to
create adverse impact on environment and health, if not
handled properly.
• E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream.
• Technological advances speed up obsolescence & lead
to more e-waste.

10. IMPACT
Effects On Human Health
Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems,
blood systems and kidney damage.
Affects brain development of children.
Chronic damage to the brain.
Respiratory and skin disorders due to bioaccumulation
in fishes.
Asthmatic bronchitis.
Reproductive and developmental problems.
Lung Cancer.
Damage to heart, liver and spleen.

11. IMPACT
Effects On Environment
 Pollution of Ground-Water.
 Acidification of soil.
 Air Pollution.
 E-Waste accounts for 40 percent of the lead and
75 percent of the heavy metals found in landfills.

12. EWASTE – MANAGEMENT
E-waste management should begin at the point of
generation. This can be done by:
 Waste minimization techniques by sustainable product
design.
 Regulatory Compliance and Follow Agreed Standards.
Independent Third Party Certification.

13. EWASTE – MANAGEMENT
Step 1: Use 3R technique to minimize the E-waste.
 Step 2 Identify the E-waste category item.
Step 3: Identify the E-waste composition or
determine it.
Step 4: Identify possible hazardous content in E-
waste.
Step 5: Identify, whether the E-waste component is
hazardous or the entire E-waste item is hazardous.

14. EWASTE – MANAGEMENT

15. •Disassembly/dismantling :
Disassembly is the systematic removal of components, parts, a group of
parts or a subassembly from a product which is in E-Waste
•Upgrading :
It includes comminuting and separation of materials using mechanical /
physical and/or metallurgical processing. Methods to recover materials include
incineration and refining.
•Materials Recovery :
The material are recovered by recycling facilities. The plastic, glass,
metals can be recovered by sorting them before mixing with other waste.
EWASTE – MANAGEMENT
Recycling of E-WasteRecycling of E-Waste

16. Advantages of Recycling E-Waste :Advantages of Recycling E-Waste :
•Asset recovery
•Reduction of need for landfills
•Reduction of junks and clutters
•Resale and Reuse
•Creation of jobs
EWASTE – MANAGEMENT

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EWASTE – MANAGEMENT
One man’s ‘junk’ is other man’s
‘Treasure’ !
(Anon)

21. Today’s Leisure
Will Become Tomorrow’s Junk