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World Produced 62 Million Tonnes Of E-Waste In 2022. Filled In Trucks, It Can Go Round the Equator
Far from worthless junk, the UN estimates the value of metals in all these discarded gadgets at $91 billion.
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Cars Made Of E-Waste, Jewellery-Studded Scooters: Auto Expo To Have Unique Installations
The special stall will be hosted by Himanshu Jangid, a Jaipur-based vintage car restorer.
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BIS Comes Out With Standards for USB Type-C Charging Port for Mobiles, Tablets
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the industry stakeholders is mulling mandating two types of common charging port...
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Smartphone Waste to Constitute Over 30 Percent of World's Total Mobiles in 2022: Report
More than five billion of the estimated 16 billion mobile phones possessed worldwide will likely be discarded or stashed away in 2022, experts said Thursday, calling for more recycling of the often hazardous materials they contain. Stacked flat on top of each other, that many disused phones would rise 50,000 kilometres, more than a hundred times h...
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EU Working on 5-Year Update Standard for Android Phones, Improved Battery Longevity: All Details
The European Commission, constituted by European Union, is working on a proposal for a standard for software updates from smartphone brands in the region, in a draft regulation. The commission is currently seeking feedback from the public till September 28. The new regulations are expected to be adopted in 2024, according to the commission.
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Government Plans Right to Repair Framework to Facilitate Self, Third Party Repair of Products
The Department of Consumer Affairs said in a statement on Thursday that it has set up a committee to develop comprehensive framework on Right to Repair. The objective of the proposed framework will be to empower consumers, harmonise trade between the original equipment manufacturers and the third-party buyers and sellers, and reduction in e-waste.
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DDA Approves Proposal to Set Up Eco Park for E-Waste Management in Narela
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has given its nod to a proposal to change land use of a plot in Narela for setting up a 'first-of-its-kind' park in the city for management of electronic waste, officials said.
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Attero To Invest Rs. 300 Crore To Ramp Up Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Attero Recycling plans to invest Rs. 300 crore to boost its recycling capacity to 11,000 metric tonnes per annum by October 2022 from its current capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per annum.
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IIT Madras Developing Platform To Tackle E-Waste By Linking Stakeholders In Formal, Informal Sector
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras is developing an innovative model to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste) by linking stakeholders in the formal and informal economy, according to officials.
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Non-Compliance Of E-Waste Rules "Very High" In Delhi: Pollution Control Body
Seventy-two e-waste collection centres in the capital have been found violating E-waste Management Rules and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been requested to take action against them, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said
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South Delhi Civic Body Begins Online Facility For Scientific Disposal Of E-Waste
To ensure scientific disposal of e-waste, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has started an online facility for its collection.
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IIT Delhi Researchers Develop Technology To Manage, Recycle E-Waste
The developed technology will cater to the need of “Smart Cities,” “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Central Government, IIT Delhi said.
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15-Year-Old Indian Girl In Dubai Helps Recycle 25 Tonnes Of E-waste: Report
A Dubai-based 15-year-old Indian girl has launched a campaign, which helped in the recycling of 25 tonnes of electronic waste in the Gulf nation, according to a media report on Friday.
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MG Motor India Ties Up With TES-AMM India For Recycling EV Batteries
TES-AMM has Asia's only lithium-ion battery recycling plant and is one of the few companies certified in multiple management systems, and will help MG Motor India to safely dispose and recycle batteries from the MG ZS EV.
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Apple's Rare Earth Recycling on New iPhone Series Steps Up Environmental Response
Apple said its newest iPhones would be produced using recycled rare earth materials, as part of a stepped up environmental initiative which also has geopolitical implications.
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World Produced 62 Million Tonnes Of E-Waste In 2022. Filled In Trucks, It Can Go Round the Equator
Far from worthless junk, the UN estimates the value of metals in all these discarded gadgets at $91 billion.
-
Cars Made Of E-Waste, Jewellery-Studded Scooters: Auto Expo To Have Unique Installations
The special stall will be hosted by Himanshu Jangid, a Jaipur-based vintage car restorer.
-
BIS Comes Out With Standards for USB Type-C Charging Port for Mobiles, Tablets
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the industry stakeholders is mulling mandating two types of common charging port...
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Smartphone Waste to Constitute Over 30 Percent of World's Total Mobiles in 2022: Report
More than five billion of the estimated 16 billion mobile phones possessed worldwide will likely be discarded or stashed away in 2022, experts said Thursday, calling for more recycling of the often hazardous materials they contain. Stacked flat on top of each other, that many disused phones would rise 50,000 kilometres, more than a hundred times h...
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EU Working on 5-Year Update Standard for Android Phones, Improved Battery Longevity: All Details
The European Commission, constituted by European Union, is working on a proposal for a standard for software updates from smartphone brands in the region, in a draft regulation. The commission is currently seeking feedback from the public till September 28. The new regulations are expected to be adopted in 2024, according to the commission.
-
Government Plans Right to Repair Framework to Facilitate Self, Third Party Repair of Products
The Department of Consumer Affairs said in a statement on Thursday that it has set up a committee to develop comprehensive framework on Right to Repair. The objective of the proposed framework will be to empower consumers, harmonise trade between the original equipment manufacturers and the third-party buyers and sellers, and reduction in e-waste.
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DDA Approves Proposal to Set Up Eco Park for E-Waste Management in Narela
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has given its nod to a proposal to change land use of a plot in Narela for setting up a 'first-of-its-kind' park in the city for management of electronic waste, officials said.
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Attero To Invest Rs. 300 Crore To Ramp Up Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Attero Recycling plans to invest Rs. 300 crore to boost its recycling capacity to 11,000 metric tonnes per annum by October 2022 from its current capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per annum.
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IIT Madras Developing Platform To Tackle E-Waste By Linking Stakeholders In Formal, Informal Sector
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras is developing an innovative model to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste) by linking stakeholders in the formal and informal economy, according to officials.
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Non-Compliance Of E-Waste Rules "Very High" In Delhi: Pollution Control Body
Seventy-two e-waste collection centres in the capital have been found violating E-waste Management Rules and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been requested to take action against them, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said
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South Delhi Civic Body Begins Online Facility For Scientific Disposal Of E-Waste
To ensure scientific disposal of e-waste, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has started an online facility for its collection.
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IIT Delhi Researchers Develop Technology To Manage, Recycle E-Waste
The developed technology will cater to the need of “Smart Cities,” “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Central Government, IIT Delhi said.
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15-Year-Old Indian Girl In Dubai Helps Recycle 25 Tonnes Of E-waste: Report
A Dubai-based 15-year-old Indian girl has launched a campaign, which helped in the recycling of 25 tonnes of electronic waste in the Gulf nation, according to a media report on Friday.
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MG Motor India Ties Up With TES-AMM India For Recycling EV Batteries
TES-AMM has Asia's only lithium-ion battery recycling plant and is one of the few companies certified in multiple management systems, and will help MG Motor India to safely dispose and recycle batteries from the MG ZS EV.
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Apple's Rare Earth Recycling on New iPhone Series Steps Up Environmental Response
Apple said its newest iPhones would be produced using recycled rare earth materials, as part of a stepped up environmental initiative which also has geopolitical implications.
