By replacing, not repairing, Delhiites fuel e-waste crisis
timesofindia| 20 Mar...
Stitch in Time: Evaluating Consumer Behaviour & Electronics Repair Accessibility
The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.
The Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 estimates that 62 million tonnes of e-waste were generated worldwide in 2022. This figure is expected to rise to 82 million tonnes by 2030.
deccanherald| 14 Mar...
Stakeholders Meeting on Chemicals Management: Persistent Organic Pollutants and Plastics
The study by the environmental group raises serious concern on the current focus on ‘recycling’ to address the challenges of dealing with rising e-waste volumes globally and stresses on the need to bring in holistic solutions and shift focus from mere recycling to other aspects of a circular economy like reduce and repair.