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At present, India has about

16 million computerswhich are expected to grow

to 75 millioncomputersby 2010

Over 2 million old PCs

Ready for Disposal in India

INTRODUCTION

an estimated 30,000 computersBecome Obsolete Every Year

From The IT Industry In Bangalore Alone.

WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?

Electronic waste, "e-waste"

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.


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IT & Telecom Equipments

Large Household Appliances

Small Household Appliances

Consumer & Lighting

Equipments

Electrical & Electronic Tools

Toys, Leisure & Sports

Equipment

Medical Devices

Monitoring & Control

Instruments

SOURCES OF E-WASTE.


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IS IT HAZARDOUS WASTE ?

E-Waste contains several differentsubstances

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 orotherwise 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.


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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.

DNA damage.

Reproductive and developmental problems.

Immune system damage.

Lung Cancer.

Damage to heart, liver and spleen.

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. Inventory management,

2. Production-process modification,3. Volume reduction,

4. Recovery and reuse.


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The Current Scenario in India.

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

Recycling Of

1. Treatment Options Of E-Waste.

Land filling.

Incineration.

2. Technologies In India.

E-waste trade value chain.

Environmentally Sound E-waste Treatment Technology.

CRT treatment technology.

3. Technology Currently Used in India.

Decontamination.

Dismantling.

Pulverization/ Hammering.

Shredding.

Density separation using water.


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Approach and Methodology.

Step 1: Identify the E-waste category item.

Step 2: Identify the E-waste composition or determineit.

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.

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

3. RoHS compliant products from January, 2007

LEGISLATION


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India

The Ministry of Environment and Forests in India is currently draftingWEEE" legislation.

The new legislation to hold e-waste producers accountable for theiraction.

E-waste/ components, which are hazardous in nature need to becovered 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.

Greenpeace International is pushing for more stricter legislation.

LEGISLATION

CASE STUDY.

eatures Of Infotrek: An e-waste management company.

State of art recycling facility.

German technology.

9 locations.

Investment over $ 25 million.

Eco recycling.

Companys Name:


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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

Co-promoters of e-exchangeindia.com in association with Recycle Net CorporationU.S.A

Tie ups with the OEMs, large corporate, Government Departments, for procuringthe materials

Tie up with National level logistic service providers for movement of goods basedon in house SCM

Present network of kabadies (scrap dealers) will be motivated to procure fromdoor to door for the smaller quantities

Local Municipal authorities for collection & disposal


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PROCESS

Hazardous

material

Segregation

& Disposal

Material

Recovery

(Step - III)

Automated

Separation

(Step - II)

Manual Dismantling

& Sorting (Step - I) Safe Storage

Collection of

Electronic Waste

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ACTIVITIESRecycling

- Collection

- Recycling

- Certification

- Legal Compliance

- Disposal of Hazardous Substances

Remarketing

- Repairing

- Refurbishing & Upgrading

- Sale & Lease

- Charity / Donation

Data Security

Integrated Logistic Services

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