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E-rase the E-waste

In the present industrialized world, discarded electronic equipment or e‐waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams, due to the increase in sales and rapid obsolescence of these electronic products. Electronic waste or E-waste comprises of old, end-of-life electronic appliances such as computers, laptops, televisions, DVD players, refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, mobile phones, MP3 players, etc. which contain several types of toxic materials that poses both occupational and environmental health hazards apart from polluting the adjoining environment severely. 

 

India is among the top five e-waste producing countries in the world with estimated annual production of more than 2 million tons. Environmental deterioration and health risk due to improper e-waste management has become a serious issue in India. Like some of the other developing countries, the informal sector dominates the e-waste management in India with more than 90 per cent of the waste being processed in this sector. The dumping of e‐waste, particularly computer and mobile waste into India from developed countries has further aggravated the problem associated with e-waste management.

 

E-waste contains several precious metals, rare earth metals, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic, wood and glass. The major portion of e-waste reaches an unorganized e-waste recycling sector and is then treated by using crude methods and unscientific reprocessing practices.

 

Challenges for E-waste Management in India 

E-waste recycles in India is predominantly an informal sector activity. With the ever-growing technology and the willingness of the young crowd to use the updated gadgets; there is no concept in India of consumers voluntarily donating the useless electrical and electronic equipment at formal e-waste recycling centres, and also, there is not a concept of consumers paying for disposal of the e-waste they generate. With this background, here we list few challenges for e-waste management in our Nation:

 

  1. Poor infrastructure for e-waste recycling
  2. Lack of awareness and financial incentives
  3. Less information on e-waste generation rates
  4. Absence of legislation dealing specifically with e-waste
  5. Inadequate regulatory design and enforcement
  6. Absence of any framework for end-of-life (EoL) product take-back or implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR)
  7. Environmentally unsustainable informal sector practices.

 

The way ahead to manage e-waste in India

The immediate need of the hour calls for a more clear-cut legislation and forward looking vision to manage the e-waste recycling economy in the thriving informal and the nascent formal sector in India. India is required to control the import of electronic recyclables (e-scarp) in the name of second-hand appliances and implement strong EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) system to promote the reuse of products through remanufacturing and introduce efficient recycling facilities. E-waste management in India can be improvised by:

 

  1. Providing market information about e-waste prices to establish a healthy market for e-waste within and between informal and formal sector operators
  2. Incentivizing formal organizations to channel their e-waste recycling through government-approved recycling centres and also enjoy point-based reward system of E-waste Recycling Credits (ERCs) 
  3. Strengthening, training and upskilling informal sector players, particularly for handling and dismantling hazardous materials
  4. Deploying readily available and mature recycling technologies to improve the recycling efficiency of the large volumes of e-waste management and to promote joint ventures between international and domestic companies for setting up large e-waste recovery plants
  5. Developing innovative methods & future-oriented technologies for transforming new e-waste streams into high-value products
  6. Creating public awareness for e-waste management to encourage appropriate disposal practices.

 

Conclusion

The explosion of electronic products over the last three decades and the corresponding rapid raise in e-waste pose a significant environmental challenge to the governments, particularly in developing countries such as India. On the other hand, e-waste arena can also be looked positively as a platform for business initiative for energy production (hydrogen and electricity) and precise metal recovery (gold, silver and platinum) through technological approaches.

Finally, it is essential to integrate the two contrary informal sector with the formal sector to separately collect, effectively treat and dispose the e-waste in a safe and sustainable manner, as well as divert it from conventional landfills and open burning.

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Deepashree Narendra

Vice President - Corporate Affairs

Deepashree joined Vinyas in 2015, and since then she has been instrumental in driving brand management, human resource management, accelerating business growth and crafting valuable stakeholder experiences. She comes with around 8 years of experience of working with leading PR firms in Mumbai.

 

Deepashree holds a Bachelors in Biotechnology Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysuru. She has also pursued her studies in Law from National Law School, Bangaluru where she completed her PGDM in Intellectual Property Rights. Besides, she has also completed her Master’s in Business Management under the specialization of Communications from Symbiosis School of Media and Communication, Bangaluru.  

 

Deepashree is currently the co-convener of CII Women Network Forum Mysuru and the Chair for YUVA, Young Indians; the youth vertical of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). 

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T.R.Srinivasan

Director - Operations

Heading the Operations at Vinyas, Vasan has more than two decades of experience in Electronics Manufacturing as well as Electronics Hardware industry. Being a Mechanical Engineer by qualification, he has helped the company to form a world-class manufacturing solutions team and has nurtured business partnerships since his association with Vinyas in 2001.

 

Vasan oversees the entire manufacturing facility and has played a pioneering role as mentor in building operational efficiency. He has been contributory in establishing a strong team to deliver technology-driven and innovation-led solutions to the valued customers.

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Sumukh Narendra

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Sumukh has been associated with Vinyas Innovative Technologies since 2018 and is currently serving as Executive Director. He holds a Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysuru and Master of Science in Engineering in Embedded Systems from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

 

With over 8 years of experience in Design Engineering, Sumukh brings in a strong focus on developing cutting-edge and innovative technologies in diagnostic and digital healthcare domain. He has also gained work experience as Lead Design Engineer in multi-national Fortune 100 Companies in USA.

 

Under his competent headship, Vinyas has achieved many milestones. Sumukh has not only achieved sustainable growth plan and supported Vinyas to expand its footprint in European markets especially in the Medical, Power electronics & Industrial Engineering sectors but has also established many ground-breaking technologies in firmware, medical and Industrial engineering segments.

 

Sumukh also serves as a Member of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysore Chapter.

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Narendra Narayanan

Founder and Managing Director

Narendra founded Vinyas Innovative Technologies in the year 2000 with a vision to create global presence for India in the Electronics Manufacturing industry. Under his out-standing leadership and guidance, Vinyas has grown to become one of India’s largest Integrated Electronics System Design and Manufacturing company catering its best-in-class engineering & manufacturing solutions to global markets.

 

Born in the year 1959 at Bengaluru, Narendra has completed his Engineering in Electrical & Electronics from the University of Southern California. He has to his credit of serving as Chairman and advisor for many indigenous companies across the globe.

 

No doubt, Narendra is a man of vision and a heart of gold. “The Best Employer” award bestowed by the National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India in the year 2011-2012 stands as a proof. Besides being honoured as the member of Advisory Board of India, USC Viterbi School of Engineering; Narendra was also conferred the Widney House Volunteer Award for the year 2014 from the University of Southern California. Born with strong ethical values, Narendra consistently strive to create an open and transparent work environment at Vinyas. Extending impartial and equal employment opportunities to differently abled, hearing impaired and tribal youth deserves an applause.