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Indias e-waste output jumps 8times in 7 yrs

In the seven years, the e-waste quantity had crossed more than 8 lakh tonnes. This is due to illegal incineration of such trash which leads to public health. Many of people doesnt know what is e-waste. e-waste includes all the electrical and electronic equipment which had crossed the considerable amount of its working period. Electronic items consisting of several hazardous metals, which after their useful life period must be disposed in a proper manner, Failing which the toxic amount in the environment would be considerably higher. In order to reduce the effect of the toxins released, the ministry of environment and forest is urging the people to use eco-friendly product and adding to that ministry is taking necessary steps in managing effective management of e-waste. Currently there are around 47 recycling centres have been granted in different parts of india. People must be aware of these recycling centres and make the environment less polluted. Mobile phones, electronic items, electrical equipment which remains unused must be recycled and reused using these recycling centres. By doing this the toxin released in the environment could be reduced considerably. Aware of the most dangerous toxic materials which could be released by us, Avoid using this!!!!!

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