Electronic Waste is a problem posing serious
environmental challenges world over. The Ministry of Environment and Forests
has issued draft E-waste Rule in May 2010, which has been open for consultation
by the stakeholders. The Draft is progressive as it incorporates principle of
Extended Producer Responsibility and also looks at both upstream and downstream
management. Suggestions on the draft by the recyclers, informal sector,
industry, environmentalists and more is being handed over to the Ministry after
due consultation in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.
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