• At present, India has about 25 million computers which are expected to grow to 65 million by 2010
• An estimated 2 million computers will become obsolete this year
• Around 15 million mobile handsets were replaced for new ones
• It is estimated that e-waste generated in India will touch Five lakh metric tons by 2011
• If disposed improperly, all these equipments pose a serious threat to Human health and environment

Recycling India – Informal Sector

• The sector is characterized by unskilled workers lacking access to proper e-waste recycling technologies
• Reduction of environmental degradation by improved technologies and skills for e-waste management and recycling in India
• Highly polluting backyard operations posing threat to workers
• Create improved income generation opportunities for e-waste recyclers
• Low Occupational Health and safety awareness
• Improve environmental, health and living conditions of the predominantly unskilled and semi skilled workers and local population of surrounding areas.  

Researched by Maninder