1Ph. D. research scholar, Department of Commerce, Alagappa University
2Registrar and Professor of, Corporate Secretaryship, School of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003
Online published on 20 April, 2017.
E-waste is going to be the worst ever problem that the whole world be facing in the following decades. With the rapid growth of industries and telecommunication services, countries are facing a huge volume of e-waste generated due to discarded, obsolete and disposed electronic and electrical equipments. Besides, developing countries such as India, China, and countries in Africa are confronting the heat of e-waste being illegally dumped in these countries from the developed countries such as US and UK, although awareness is increasing. Several organizations are working for and bringing in very innovative ideas to address the issue of e-waste in India.
The paper attempts to present the key issues discussed in ASSOCHAM-KPMG report on e-waste in India. E-waste management and recycling can turn up into an profitable opportunity for many as was discussed in the opportunities, suggestions and industry facts section. Further, some social initiatives, showing increasing concerns towards the problem of e-waste, have also been discussed.
e-waste, awareness, social initiatives, innovative ideas, recycling
