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RISING ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE OF 21st CENTURY IN INDIA: E-WASTE

Prof. Meera Mathur, Ms. Shreya Singhvi & Ms. Anjani Kothari

Due to rapid increase in the usage of electronics, the waste generated due to electronics has increased two fold in the last two decades. Every household has mobile phones, computers, televisions etc. adding to the major components of E-waste. This chapter deals with basic concept of E-waste, E-waste scenario around the globe and in India and ways to reduce E-waste for a sustainable future. The three R models of Reuse, Repair and Recycle can help us in achieving a better environment and dropping the E-waste.

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Keywords: E-waste, Recycle, Reuse, Repair, E-waste Scenario in India.


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