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I am pleased to share that the Two-Day National Conference on E-Waste Management: Challenges & Opportunities, a Prominent Event is being organized by the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand (India) on March 24–25, March 2022.
This conference is a premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the field of E-Waste Management. The conference will bring together leading academicians, scientists, researchers, and scholars in the domain of interest from all states of India.
The best three papers in presentation/innovative research idea shall be awarded as Best Research/Innovative Idea.
Quality research papers shall be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN 978-93-91778-04-0.
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I am pleased to share that Two Days National Conference on E-Waste Management: Challenges & Opportunities, a Prominent Event is being organized by Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University) Haridwar, Uttarakhand (India) on 24-25 March 2022.
This conference is a premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of E-Waste Management. The conference will bring together leading Academician, Scientists, Researchers, and Scholars in the domain of interest from all states of India.
Best three papers in presentation/ innovative research idea shall be awarded as Best Research/Innovative Idea.
Quality research papers shall be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN 978-93-91778-04-0.
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Registration and Paper Submission Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLRYKxw9MpP0DxdVckEzESkSRDPate-z5DCjY4quSHbUtzWw/viewform

We invite you to attend EWMCO 2022 and suggest to your friends/ colleagues/students for a research presentation.
Feel free to Contact us at [email protected] for further queries.

Thanks & Regards
Dr. Shwetank
Organizing Secretary – EWMCO 2022

According to a recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board, India recovered only 10% of the electronic garbage (e-waste) projected to have been generated in the country in 2018-19, and 3.5% of that generated in 2017-18. According to the data, India created 708,445 tonnes of e-waste in 2017-18 and 771,215 tonne the following year. In 2019-20, the amount increased by 32% to 1,014,961 tonnes. The figures are based on the 21 types of electrical and electronic equipment listed in the 2016 E-Waste Management Rules. Computer displays, mobile phones, chargers, motherboards, headphones, and television sets are among the items that have been dumped. According to the report published on December 18, 2020, the collection targets for 2017-18 and 2018-19 were 35,422 tonnes and 1,54,242 tonnes, respectively, depending on the guidelines. However, actual collection was lower in both years, with 25,325 tonnes in 2017-18 and 78,281 tonnes in 2018-19.

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E-waste is a global problem; however, initiatives from businesses offer hope for an improved future.

The world produced a record 53.6 million tons of electronic waste in 2017, according to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 has declared. India ranks third-largest source of this waste, having 3.2 million tonnes, following China and the US. Although the environmental risk is increasing, some companies are starting to take the issue of managing e-waste seriously. "Things are certainly looking up since 2017 with several brands doing their bit in responsible e-waste management," says Pranshu Singhal, founder of Karo Sambhav, a PRO (producer responsibility organization) that offers e-waste solutions, as well as EPR (extended producer responsibility) services.

For instance, South Korean consumer durables giant LG has set up a pan-India-wide network of 40 recyclers and recycled more than 100-kilo tons of e-waste in 2017-2020. LG has also made its call centres more efficient to process take-back request registrations and the introduction of exchange programs. Hardware manufacturer Dell as part of a 10-year program has utilized recycled plastic from old computers to create components. "We provide free end-of-life management directly to the consumer in 75+ countries and territories ", states Deepak Ohlyan, Dell Technologies Vice President of worldwide facilities in Asia-Pacific, Japan and China. "In India, we have set up e-waste drop-off points at 23 locations."

In 2030, Dell plans to reuse or recycle the same Product for each Product purchased by customers.

Market leader in smartphones Xiaomi has launched the Product Take-Back & Recycling Program that allows customers' Mi account to be credited with Rs 100 off coupon for every discarded Product. The company also has teamed with Karo Sambhav to set up more than 1,150 collection points that will accept batteries, old phones, accessories, and more -- at the various Xiaomi Mi Homes and Mi Authorised Service Centres in more than 500 cities. A spokesperson for the company stated that Xiaomi had collected over 400 tonnes of e-waste in the last three years. "We recognize our unique potential towards promoting responsible e-waste management of our end-of-life products and urge everyone to join our cohesive e-waste movement."

While these efforts are admirable but there are several challenges to overcome. "The sector suffers from lack of investment, infrastructure and consumer awareness," says T.J. Chang, Head of Customer Service at LG Electronics India.

"Plus, the existence of a large informal sector and consumers' expectation of high returns for their old product makes the waste collection a costly affair in India." From the standpoint of policy, it is clear that the Centre implemented an EPR framework in 2017, which has made a difference; however, it hasn't established recovery targets for recyclers. "Unless recovery targets are set, it will be very difficult to monitor how much of actual recycling is happening," states Singhal. Furthermore, the EPR must incorporate the informal sector to get greater results. According to Shantanu Shrivastava, Director-Public Affairs, Think through Consulting, modern technologies are required to facilitate the extraction of valuable metals from e-waste.




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E-Waste Effect on Human health

People who seek to extract precious materials, such as gold and copper, could be exposed to more than 1,000 hazardous chemicals, including lead nickel, mercury brominated flame retardants, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

A mother-to-bee's exposure to toxic e-waste can impact the development and health of her baby for the rest of his existence. The potential adverse health effects are adverse birth outcomes, including stillbirths and premature births and the low birth weight and length. Exposure to lead from e-waste recycling activities has been associated with significantly reduced neonatal behavioural, neurological assessment scores, increased rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioural problems, changes in child temperament, sensory integration difficulties, and reduced cognitive and language scores.

Other negative health effects for children associated with e-waste can include modifications in the lung's function and respiratory and respiratory impacts, DNA damage, decreased thyroid function and an increased risk of developing chronic illnesses late in their lives, including cardiovascular and cancer.

"A child who eats just one chicken egg from Agbogbloshie, a waste site in Ghana, will absorb 220 times the European Food Safety Authority daily limit for intake of chlorinated dioxins," said Marie-Noel Bruna Dressed, the leading WHO writer of the report. "Improper waste management practices are the reason. This is a growing issue that many countries don't acknowledge as a health concern. If they don't act now, its consequences could have a devastating impact on children and put an immense burden on the health system in the years ahead.




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What laws does India have in place to deal with e-waste?

India is the one nation located in Southern Asia with e-waste legislation that regulates the disposal of e-waste and requires that only authorized recyclers and dismantlers can take care of E-waste. There are currently 312 authorized recyclers across the country.

In the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016 (effective in October 2016) established collection targets and assigned responsibilities to producers through Extended Producer Representation (EPR). The burden was placed upon the manufacturers for ensuring that garbage was returned to. The targets were relaxed in the year 2018.

Karo Sambhav's Singhal was aware of the significance of early-stage success following the regulations were adopted. The e-waste movement was beginning at last in India, and if it didn't have quick results, the momentum would wane. After working in the sustainability sector before at Nokia and with Thomas Lindquist (who coined the EPR concept), Singhal launched Karo Sambhav.

"We cooperate with waste aggregators and waste collectors, and assist them in formalizing their processes and ensure that all have pan cards with bank accounts, provide invoices, and make sure that waste is traceable," he added. Also, this was when demonetization was taking place, and GST and other policies forced extractors that were not regulated to join with a collection centre. In the business world, as far as they were interested, information sets and transaction records provided transparency and an account of the course of electronic waste.




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how much e-waste are we generating and why should we worry about it?

The answer is simple: because we're rapidly reaching the brim.

In a 2019. United Nations report, titled "A New Circular Vision for Electronics: Time to Begin a Global Reboot consumers throw away 44 million tonnes of electronic devices each year. only 20 percent of it is recycled in a sustainable manner.

The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 shows that people disposed of 53.6 million tonnes of electronic devices in the year 2019 worldwide increasing by 20 percent over five years.

India produced 3.2 million tons of electronic waste in the year 2000, placing third, just behind China (10.1 millions tonnes) and the United States (6.9 million tonnes). In light of the current rate of growth of e-waste, an joint report titled 'Electronic Waste Management in India' estimates India to produce 5 million tonnes of waste by 2021. It also identified computers devices and mobile phones as major producers of waste in India.

With COVID-19 preventing people from being indoors and indoors, the use is increasing; and without any intervention, it's likely to exceed 100 million tonnes by 2050.




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Electronic devices with a shorter life expectancy

Electronic products are booming because of rapid technological advances and frequent product innovations. The global market is experiencing rapid growth in the sale of electronic products, including mobile devices, televisions and computer devices. These electronics are seeing a steady increase in sales due to an increase in disposable income and purchasing power. Customers are more likely to upgrade their existing products by purchasing new products that offer new features and services. These devices have a shorter life expectancy of around 3-4 years. This is causing e-waste to increase at an alarming rate. It encourages industry players to grow their businesses and create a wide network for e-waste collection. In the future, e-waste management will be a lucrative business opportunity due to the continued sale of electronic products in emerging markets. The electronic industry can launch new products every day due to rapid technological advancements and continuous innovation in product design. This results in a decrease in the life expectancy of all white goods. Customers are also able to purchase more expensive electronic devices due to their disposable income. This drives demand for these devices.

Scarcity of sources of precious metals

The prices of rare metals have been rising rapidly due to increasing demand and scarcity. These metals must be extracted from e-waste to be reused in other productions. One million mobile phone scraps can yield approximately 250 kg of silver, 24kg of gold and nine tons of copper. Manufacturers would be able to make electronic devices at a lower cost and have cost advantages over their competitors.

E-waste is made up of precious and rare metals such as silver, palladium and platinum. These rare elements are used extensively in the production and maintenance of IT & communications devices, as well as consumer electronics. These metals are rare and expensive. This has made it more difficult to recycle, reuse, and refurbish devices made of metals. These issues will force manufacturers of electronic devices into looking for raw materials from recycled e-waste. This would help nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the risk of global warming. Electronic devices are prone to becoming obsolete or needing repair. This is a significant cause of electronic waste. It is cheaper to replace an electronic device than it is to repair one. It has been noticed that people are more inclined to buy new products than repairing existing ones. The current high level of obsolescence is leading to a lot of electronic waste. This allows for reuse, refurbishment and recycling of the waste produced. This requires the establishment of a wide network for collection points. There are more options for managing obsolete products in emerging countries with strict regulatory frameworks.




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E-Waste Management Market Statistics: 2028

The global e-waste management market was valued at $49 880 million in 2020. It is expected to grow to $143,870 million by 2028. This will register a CAGR (14.3%) from 2021-2028. The rapid rise in the prices of rare metals is a result of increasing demand and decreasing supply. These metals must be extracted from e-waste to be reused in other productions. One million mobile phones can contain approximately 250 kg of silver and 24 kg of gold. Nine tons of copper, however, can be recovered from e-waste. Manufacturers also benefit from this because they can produce electronic devices at a lower cost and have cost advantages over their competitors.

E-waste is made up of precious and rare metals such as silver, palladium and platinum. These rare elements are used extensively in the production of consumer electronics as well as IT and communication devices. These metals are rare and expensive. This has made it more difficult to recycle, refurbish, or reuse devices made of metals. These issues force electronic device manufacturers to search for recycled e-waste as raw materials. This will help to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the risk of global warming.

Electronic devices are subject to wear and tear, which can lead to them becoming obsolete. This is a significant cause of electronic waste. It is cheaper to replace an electronic device than it is to repair one. It has been noticed that people are more inclined to buy new products than repair them. The increased obsolescence rate leads to massive amounts of electronic waste. This increases the possibility of reusing, recycling, and refurbishing waste and necessitates establishing a wide network of collection points. There will be greater opportunities to manage obsolete products in emerging countries that have strict regulatory frameworks.




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