If a company makes and sells an electronic product, it should also take responsibility for what happens to that product when it becomes waste. As we have seen, electronic waste is not just about discarded phones, computers and other devices. It is also about what happens to them after they are thrown away and the environmental and health risks that can arise when they are not handled properly. Over the years, India has introduced rules to bring some order to the way e-waste i

Every discarded phone, laptop and appliance contains valuable resources—but also hidden environmental risks. Understanding e-waste is the first step towards managing it responsibly. Take a look around your home. An old mobile phone tucked away in a drawer. A laptop that refuses to switch on. A broken mixer gathering dust on a shelf. An outdated television in the storeroom. A refrigerator replaced by a newer, energy-efficient model. We rarely think about these discarded gadget