Regulatory Roadmap: International Policies on E-Waste Management
Governments around the world have recognized the importance of e-waste management and have implemented various policies and regulations to address this issue.
- Basel Convention: The Basel Convention is an international treaty designed to regulate the transboundary movements of hazardous waste, including e-waste. It aims to minimize the generation of hazardous waste and promote environmentally sound management practices.
- Regional and National Regulations: Many countries and regions have developed their e-waste management policies and regulations, such as the EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and the United States’ e-waste laws at the state level.
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): EPR policies hold manufacturers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, encouraging them to design products with recyclability in mind and implement take-back programs for e-waste.
E-Waste Management in India
In our modern, technology-driven world, the rapid advancement and obsolescence of electronic devices have led to a growing crisis – the mounting piles of e-waste. This electronic waste poses severe environmental and health risks if not properly managed, making it imperative to address this issue through responsible recycling, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts from all stakeholders.
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