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E Waste
INTRODUCTION
16 million computers
which are expected to grow
to 75 million computers
by 2010
or "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" ("WEEE") is a waste consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance. It is a point of concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable.
SOURCES OF EWASTE.
IT & Telecom Equipments Large Household Appliances Small Household Appliances Consumer & Lighting Equipments Electrical & Electronic Tools Toys, Leisure & Sports Equipment
Medical Devices
Monitoring & Control Instruments
IS IT HAZARDOUS WASTE ?
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. However, classification of E-waste as hazardous or otherwise shall depend upon the extent of presence of hazardous constituents in it.
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.
E-Waste Management.
In industries management of e-waste should begin at the point of generation. This can be done by waste minimization techniques and by sustainable product design. Waste minimization in industries involves adopting:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Recycling Of
1. Treatment Options Of E-Waste. Land filling. Incineration. Technologies In India. E-waste trade value chain. Environmentally Sound E-waste Treatment Technology. CRT treatment technology.
2.
3.
Step 1: Identify the E-waste category item. Step 2: Identify the E-waste composition or determine it. Step 3: Identify possible hazardous content in E-waste. Step 4: Identify, whether the E-waste component is hazardous or the entire E-waste item is hazardous.
LEGISLATION
Basel Convention 1. Trans-boundary movement of hazardous substances. 2. Ban on land, water fill 3. Environment friendly disposal European Union, Japan, Korea 1. WEEE Directive w.e.f. 1st July,2007 2. Extended Producers Responsibility-Take Back 3. Treatment by the designated facilities
LEGISLATION
India The Ministry of Environment and Forests in India is currently drafting WEEE" legislation. The new legislation to hold e-waste producers accountable for their action. E-waste/ components, which are hazardous in nature need to be covered under the purview of
The Hazardous Waste (Management and handling) Rules 2003 The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
CASE STUDY.
Companys Name:
Features Of Infotrek:
An e-waste management company. State of art recycling facility. German technology. 9 locations.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified Established in 1994. Profit making since inception Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, since 1995
COLLABORATION
Member of International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER), USA
Tie up with National level logistic service providers for movement of goods based on in house SCM
Present network of kabadies (scrap dealers) will be motivated to procure from door to door for the smaller quantities Local Municipal authorities for collection & disposal
PROCESS
Material Recovery (Step - III)
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Hazardous material Segregation & Disposal
Collection of Electronic Waste
Safe Storage
ACTIVITIES
Recycling Collection Recycling Certification Legal Compliance Disposal of Hazardous Substances
Remarketing Repairing Refurbishing & Upgrading Sale & Lease Charity / Donation
INFOTREK SYSCOM LIMITED 205, Center Point 2nd Floor, Andheri Kurla Road Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 059. India. T : +91 - 22 40052951, 52, 53 F : +91 - 22 - 40052954 E : info@infotreksys.com W : www.infotreksys.com
Conclusion.
Reduce
Recover
Reuse
Recycle