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Raj has no 'CURE' for e-waste problem

Source: The Times of India, Date: , 2015

A group of youngsters are running an e-waste awareness drive in the city by visiting schools and holding street plays at major hangouts. They claimed that Rajasthan has not a single dumping yard for e-waste which is causing problem in scientifically disposing this e-waste which has its ill effects on health and environment. The group 'Clean Up and Recycle for Environment' (CURE) is formed by youths from Jaipur, mostly from engineering background opined that e-waste is the next challenge the city is facing. They carried out a small survey in Jaipur to find out that most common e-waste which can be found in any household are Mobiles, laptops, computers, fridge, TV, AC and other kitchen appliances.

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