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European industry launches new online platform on how to best recycle electronic waste

In an attempt to respond to recyclers’ quest for information about the presence of materials and components in electronic waste that require separate treatment, producers and producer responsibility organisations have teamed up to create “Information for Recyclers – I4R”, a unique one-stop source platform aimed at providing a whole range of information and guidance on …

Over 4.5 lakhs child labours engaged in various e-waste activities in India: ASSOCHAM study

Kolkata produces 35,000 MT of electronic waste a year In India, about 4.5 lakhs child labours between the age group of 10-14 are observed to be engaged in various e-waste (electronic waste) activities, without adequate protection and safeguards in various yards and recycling workshops, according to the ASSOCHAM recent study on ‘Earth Day’ (April 22). While …