On the Edge: Potential Hotspots in Delhi

On the Edge: Potential Hotspots in Delhi

by | May 26, 2022 | Publications, Reports, 2014

Delhi has been a seat of various industrial and semi-industrial activities which take place within the city boundary. These areas cater to many kinds of industries, including plastic,metal, textile, etc. The city also has one of the largest recycling markets in the world catering to all sorts of wastes and material, with a vast population engaged in formal and informal processing of a mix of toxic and non-toxic waste. Years of such activities have had an impact on the environment of the city, contaminating the soil, water and air. Poor implementation of environmental norms has made many of these locations potential hotspots of pollution.

‘On the Edge’ is first of its kind study in Delhi, mapping the city’s polluting centres. These sites are regularly contaminating the city’s environment by releasing toxic pollutants and thereby creating health concerns. This study focuses on identifying these sites as well as gathering and compiling information related to these sites. The report will enable us to take stock of the city’s environmental condition, to look into the future and assess the various policy options for consideration. It would also help in ascertaining if there is an urgent need to look at the current activities in any of these sites and plan remediation.

Time to Reboot

Time to Reboot

by | May 26, 2022 | Publications, Reports, 2014

E-waste Rules have been in force since May 2012. Have the Producers, the key stakeholders responsible for implementing the Rules, have done what was required? Are there takeback mechanisms in place for e-waste collection? State Pollution Control Boards, which are the monitoring agencies- have they taken steps to make sure that the Rules have been implemented properly?

‘Time to Reboot’ tries to find answers for some of these questions.

It raises serious concern on the current system and questions if it is time to reboot the system and find more effective ways for better e-waste management.

Looking Through Glass: CRT Recycling in India

Looking Through Glass: CRT Recycling in India

by | May 26, 2022 | Publications, Reports, 2014

The growing popularity of LCD and Plasma screen has put the Cathode Ray Tubes or picture tubes out of business globally. But this fading technology has a remnant in form of toxic leaded glass. Cathode Ray Tube which can have up to 4kgs lead is one of most toxic components among E-waste and is a major environmental concern.

‘Looking though Glass- CRT Glass recycling’ in India explores the fate of this leaded glass and discovers how it is contaminating the entire glass recycling chain. The glass which is recycled mostly by the unorganized sector finally ends up in our homes in the form of a household product, but without a warning that it may have lead.

The report also brings out startling facts on the possibility of CRT being dumped in India from developed countries.