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India passes law vs e-waste
The Indian government has clamped down on e-waste by introducing a rule that requires the environmentally sound management and disposal of electronic waste in the country.
The E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule of 2011 was enacted by the Ministry of Environment and Forest as part of the Environment Protection Act of India. It will take effect on May 1, 2012.
The rule will apply to every producer, consumer and bulk consumer involved in manufacture, sale, purchase and processing of electronic equipment or components.
The rule defines ‘environmentally sound management of e-waste’ as “taking all steps required to ensure that e-waste are managed in a manner which shall protect health and environment against any adverse effects, which may result from hazardous substance contained in such wastes.”
The rule mandates government departments and producers of electrical and electronic equipment to take responsibility for the collection of e-waste produced while manufacturing or after use in the end-of-life.
It also requires affected organisations to set up collection centres or take back systems through which consumers can return their products.
The Ministry has granted producers a one-year grace period for collection centres to be to set up.
Information dissemination on e-waste and the environmentally sound management of e-waste is also mandated from producers.
According to the Indo European e-Waste Initiative for Improved Technology and Skills for Indian e-Waste Management group, about 330,000 metric tonnes of e-waste is produced in India annually.
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On 12 January 2012 apj vinu wrote:
Dear Sir / Madam,
We the Members of JCI international – Kakinada Port would like to take up an environment activity , as part of the project we would like to collect ewaste and send it to you,
We need your guidance and support in this area, how can we work out on this project , please guide us
jcikakinada@gmail.com