13 Environment · 13.2 Solid and hazardous waste management

13.2.4 E-waste: hazards and the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

E-waste is discarded electrical and electronic equipment that holds valuable metals and toxic substances; the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 make producers meet recycling targets by buying EPR certificates from registered recyclers.

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  • e-waste
  • E-Waste Management Rules 2022
  • EPR certificates
  • recyclers
  • solar PV modules
  • RoHS
  • lead
  • mercury
  • cadmium
  • CFL
  • refurbisher

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