E-waste Initiative in Delhi: To tackle threat to environment, public health; comprehensive awareness and action campaign
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An "E-waste Initiative" has been launched in Delhi to deal with growing threat of electronic-related garbage. The alarming proliferation of electronic waste (E-waste) presents a significant threat to both our environment and public health, demanding immediate and collective action.
The initiative is designed to spearhead a comprehensive awareness and action campaign is now underway. We need collaborative efforts aimed to mobilize communities and stakeholders in the fight against e-waste, a critical step towards a sustainable future for our city and nation.
In Delhi, the challenge of e-waste is particularly acute. Being a major consumption hub, the city generates 152,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, much of which ends up in informal recycling sectors or landfills.
This haphazard disposal leads to severe environmental degradation. Also resulting in a loss of nearly $57 billion worth of valuable and critical metals such as copper, lithium and rare earth elements.
Toxic heavy metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium, along with hazardous chemicals, leach into the soil and groundwater, contaminating natural resources and posing long-term risks to agriculture and water supply.
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The fumes released from the burning of e-waste, a common practice in informal recycling, pollute Delhi's already strained air quality, contributing to respiratory illnesses and other health complications for residents, especially those living near these unregulated sites.
The community impact is profound. Workers in the informal e-waste sector, often working without proper protective gear, are directly exposed to these harmful substances, leading to a high incidence of chronic diseases and disabilities.
Furthermore, the presence of unregulated e-waste dumps not only degrades local aesthetics but also serves as breeding grounds for pests, further impacting public health and sanitation.
The initiatives taken by different organizations aim to directly address these pressing local concerns by fostering responsible disposal practices, promoting formal recycling channels, and empowering communities with the knowledge and resources to mitigate the dangers of e-waste.
In a step towards addressing this issue, the Delhi government has announced plans to develop India's first integrated E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan in north-west Delhi.
In addition to e-waste recycling, the eco park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, component testing, plastic recovery and a second-hand electronics market. It will also house skilling and training centres to formally upskill thousands of informal workers engaged in unregulated and hazardous e-waste handling.
"This project will generate more than a thousand green jobs. By bringing informal recyclers into the formal system, we're not just improving their livelihoods, we're also making the entire ecosystem cleaner, safer and technologically competent," said Sirsa, "The era of irresponsible dumping is over," he added.
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