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e-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Creating Wealth from Waste
If e-waste is not disposed Over the last two decades, the
of properly, it can harm our world has seen a technological
environment. But if done transformation and India has
carefully, it can become a great emerged as a major centre of
force in the Circular Economy of this transformation. Technology
Recycle and Reuse. has penetrated into the lives of
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi each one of us bringing about
(in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address) significant changes in the society.
Today, we are surrounded by
electronic gadgets such as
mobile phones, laptops, TV,
microwaves which, while being
very useful, come at a cost on
the environment and on the life
of not just human beings but of
all living beings. e-Waste that
is generated as the outcome of
technological gadgets, when
not properly managed, has
a very harmful effect on the
"We are beyond elated and environment and can cause
honoured to have been irreversible health problems,
mentioned by Prime Minister including cancer, miscarriage in
women, neurological damage
Narendra Modi in his latest
and diminished IQ in children.
'Mann ki Baat' address. This
On the other hand, if disposed
recognition has motivated
properly it could be a great force
us to work even harder. We
in the circular economy, that is
are proud to play a vital role
the reuse and regeneration of
in the recycling industry and materials, especially as a means
are grateful for the support of of continuing production in a
our fellow citizens. Together, sustainable and environment
we can create a cleaner and friendly way.
e-Waste is one of the fastest
greener India.”
growing waste streams in the
Anurag Asati
world. As the Prime Minister
Co-founder, Kabadiwala
Narendra Modi mentioned
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