Namoewaste's articles Data Security and The Advancement of eWaste Activism The importance of data security has become increasingly evident, as cybercrime continues to rise and data breaches become more common. However, data security is not just a concern for companies and individuals in the digital realm. It also has significant implications for the disposal of electronic waste, or eWaste. With the growing amount of eWaste […] August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How We Can Turn eWaste into a Resource for Good In our digital age, electronic waste, or eWaste, has become a major environmental problem. The rapid growth of the technology industry has led to a constant cycle of upgrading and disposing of electronic devices, leading to a massive accumulation of eWaste. However, this waste can be turned into a resource for good if we approach it […] July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How Electronic Waste Pollution Affects the Environment? You might not give it much thought, but your business produces a lot of electronic waste (e-waste). From old computers and monitors to printers and fax machines, eWaste is a growing problem for businesses of all sizes. While you might be tempted to just throw away your old electronics, it is not only a bad […] June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked This Is How E-Waste Affects Society The environmental impact of e-waste is an important and rapidly growing topic, with new technological developments leading to ever-increasing levels of e-waste. This has led to major concerns about the condition of the environment and how our exposure to electronic waste is affecting the health of people and animals. Unmanaged e-waste starts as discarded electronics that are […] May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked What are the best ways to manage e-waste at home or at work? There are some serious consequences for improperly managed e-waste at home or work, so it’s important to know how to handle sound environmental practices. Knowing your options, such as where to recycle, reduce and reuse will go a long way toward reducing the number of e-waste items in your home and workspaces. E-waste is a […] April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Ultimate Guide to Recycling and Reusing Electronic and Server Equipment We change our devices so often due to the increase in new technology making older electronics irrelevant, and the natural wear and tear that our electronics experience. Getting rid of your old electronics means safely recycling them so they can be reused. In many states, it is illegal to throw these devices away in regular […] March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Importance of Recycling a computer Today, technology moves at such a rapid pace and it can be overwhelming to keep up with the latest and greatest innovations. As consumers, we all want access to the newest gadgets and devices, but many people don’t think about how they are going to dispose of their older models once the new ones come […] February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How to recycle a smartphone? If you’re planning on getting rid of an old phone — that’s awesome! It’s something many people want to do. So, now the question is what can be done to help protect the environment? So, what should you do with it? Only a few years ago, this may have meant donating your slightly outdated smartphone […] January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked E-Waste Disposal: Why it Is Important For You To Recycle Your E-Waste The disposal of electronic waste is a subject that has come to the forefront in recent years. We all must do our part to recycle our e-waste for three main reasons: environmental conditions, health concerns, and precious natural resources. Electronic equipment, especially electronic devices and their components such as computers and cell phones, is a […] December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked E-Waste Management in India: Challenges and Opportunities India generates over 50,000 tonnes of e-waste every month. This is not surprising as the e-waste generation rate has been growing at a steady rate of 23.7% per annum for the past ten years. With more than 150 million cell phones sold in India in 2017 alone, sadly the country sees more than 40 million […] November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked E-Waste Recycling: A Boon to the Economy and Solution to E-Waste-Risk As per the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership (GESP), global e-waste volumes soared by 53% in the 2014–19 phase and reached 53.6 million metric tonnes. As per the report, only about one-sixth of it reached e-waste (electronic waste) recycling facilities. The rest was illegally dumped in lower-income or middle-income economies to be recycled by informalworkers. Even […] October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Creating awareness among consumers regarding scientific disposal of Ewaste Electronic waste is created when any electronic device is discarded after it has been used. As it contains various harmful materials including lead, cadmium and beryllium in addition to posing an extraordinary threat to the environment, therefore it becomes very important to dispose of it in such a manner that it does not pose a […] October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Creating awareness among consumers regarding scientific disposal of Ewaste Electronic waste is created when any electronic device is discarded after it has been used. As it contains various harmful materials including lead, cadmium and beryllium in addition to posing an extraordinary threat to the environment, therefore it becomes very important to dispose of it in such a manner that it does not pose a […] October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Better implementation of the EPR Rules is Important India is the third-largest e-waste generating country in the world. China along with the United States is ahead of it. Reportedly, our country produces about 3 million tonnes of e-waste in a year; it is expected to go up to 5 million tonnes this year, that is, 2021. The Centre had laid down rules, with […] September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The management of e-waste and data security issues have increased due to COVID-19 Surprising but true; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on e-waste generation and management. Several researches and surveys have shown that due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns and the subsequent change in the work culture, about 50 % enterprises worldwide had to shift their focus towards managing the ‘no-longer-in-use’ electronics. On one hand, as […] September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The management of e-waste and data security issues have increased due to COVID-19 Surprising but true; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on e-waste generation and management. Several researches and surveys have shown that due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns and the subsequent change in the work culture, about 50 % enterprises worldwide had to shift their focus towards managing the ‘no-longer-in-use’ electronics. On one hand, as […] September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked A Circular Economy Approach to E-Waste Management The Conventional Economic System was based on linear models where natural resources were exploited and converted into some products which were to become waste eventually. There was no flexibility in crafting and design of products so that they could be reused or recycled. On the other hand, the Circular Economy Approach works on an innovative […] September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 82% of India’s e-waste consists of personal devices. Why should it be a concern? In a period of just five years, India had recorded a growth of 43% in its e-waste generation. The country generates about 3.2MT of e-waste annually and the number is expected to increase in the coming years. Also, about 82 % of India’s e-waste consists only of personal devices. Why is all this alarming? What can the […] August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Do not treat your old gadgets like garbage! As the world has become tech-dependent and people upgrade their devices frequently, there emerges a fresh pile of old gadgets every now and then. A few million pounds of e-waste is processed on a monthly basis at just one recycling plant in India. Imagine the total amount generated across the country. The trouble begins when people start […] August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Take Simple Steps to Clean Up the Major Sources of E-Waste Technology has evolved at a fast pace in the last few years. We could hardly imagine a life sans GPS maps, laptops, smart devices, and our smartphones. In 2021, about 7.1 billion mobile phone users worldwide have been recorded. By 2022, this is expected to go up to 7.26 billion. In 2025, the number is […] July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Electronic Waste Can Be Recycled to Make Hybrid Materials With the advent of quickly evolving high technology, people have developed a throwaway mentality. People immediately get rid of electronic items that they no longer require without understanding the amount of resources they are wasting and the danger they are causing to the environment. They must be aware of the fact that though they have […] July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Sustainable Management of Electronics For a long time, globally there were unsustainable development patterns which along with climate changes compelled the United Nations to come up with 17 SDGs (sustainable development goals). The same was launched in 2015. These set of goals made government, businesses, and society accountable in terms of following a sustainable path, especially in terms of best […] July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Electronic Take-Back Programs Electronic take-back and recycling program is so designed as to extract and subsequently reuse the substances present in the electronic equipment collected. Over 99 percent of the e-waste shared by consumers is processed for recycling. Generally, take-back programs are initiated by a retailer or a manufacturer of electrical and electronics goods. The aim of the program is […] July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked E-waste Helps Govt Make Money: Health Ministry Auctions E-waste Worth Rs 13 Lakh In response to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s drive for ‘Swachh Bharat,’ the Union Health Ministry recently auctioned the reusable e-waste worth a whopping Rs 13. Lakh. The e-waste included IT hardware like computers, printers, photocopying machines and other spare parts. After the auction was carried out The Union Health Ministry announced the details […] July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked E-waste Management Habits of Indians and Their Awareness Level Although 80 % of Indians are aware of the health hazards related to e-waste yet about 50 % of Indians hoard no-longer-in-use electronic devices in their homes according to a survey conducted by Cerebra Green and MAIT and published on the news portal, Economic Times & Indiatimes. The survey was carried out across the Indian […] July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Indian Cities must find a fix for their e-waste just like Noida The Noida Authority recently hired two e-waste management companies to deal with the e-waste produced in the city. However, the exercise wasn’t as easy as it appeared. E-waste Bins It was found that in the absence of a proper dumpsite for e-waste, people used to dispose of e-waste in an informal and unscientific manner. Therefore the Noida […] June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Haryana is one of the top states in the E-waste Management in India Recently, it has been revealed that Haryana is doing well in terms of e-waste management than most other states in India. It is placed at the fourth position regarding the installed capacity of recycling plants. Its recycling capacity is 1.24 lakh tonnes annually. Uttar Pradesh leads the lot with an annual installed capacity of 4.94 lakh tonne. Uttarakhand […] June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Where to Dispose of Electronics When You Have No Clue What to Do? Putting electronic waste or e-waste into a landfill can cause damage to air, land, and water. Considering the negative effects of e-waste on the environment and humans, it is the need of the hour for people to find the best ways to dispose of e-waste. To make people aware of the negative impact of e-waste, […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Where to Dispose of Electronics When You Have No Clue What to Do? Putting electronic waste or e-waste into a landfill can cause damage to air, land, and water. Considering the negative effects of e-waste on the environment and humans, it is the need of the hour for people to find the best ways to dispose of e-waste. To make people aware of the negative impact of e-waste, […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Scary Effects of E-Waste on the Environment and Human Health You must have heard of e-waste or electronic waste, and it has become a serious concern in the last few years. Talking about the negative effects of E-waste on human health and the environment, the list is unending. As far as the long-term impact of this hazard is concerned, more research is required. Considering the […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Recycling the Equipment at Your Data centre: What You Need to Know IntroductionLooking at the current inventions around the globe in the IT space, data centre equipment willeventually become obsolete, and you will require new hardware to get the system up and running. What’s the best way to manage the E-waste of outdated equipment? Numerous companies are stockpiling end-of-life data centre hardware since they are unsure what […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data Security and The Advancement of eWaste Activism The importance of data security has become increasingly evident, as cybercrime continues to rise and data breaches become more common. However, data security is not just a concern for companies and individuals in the digital realm. It also has significant implications for the disposal of electronic waste, or eWaste. With the growing amount of eWaste […] August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How We Can Turn eWaste into a Resource for Good In our digital age, electronic waste, or eWaste, has become a major environmental problem. The rapid growth of the technology industry has led to a constant cycle of upgrading and disposing of electronic devices, leading to a massive accumulation of eWaste. However, this waste can be turned into a resource for good if we approach it […] July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How Electronic Waste Pollution Affects the Environment? You might not give it much thought, but your business produces a lot of electronic waste (e-waste). From old computers and monitors to printers and fax machines, eWaste is a growing problem for businesses of all sizes. While you might be tempted to just throw away your old electronics, it is not only a bad […] June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
This Is How E-Waste Affects Society The environmental impact of e-waste is an important and rapidly growing topic, with new technological developments leading to ever-increasing levels of e-waste. This has led to major concerns about the condition of the environment and how our exposure to electronic waste is affecting the health of people and animals. Unmanaged e-waste starts as discarded electronics that are […] May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
What are the best ways to manage e-waste at home or at work? There are some serious consequences for improperly managed e-waste at home or work, so it’s important to know how to handle sound environmental practices. Knowing your options, such as where to recycle, reduce and reuse will go a long way toward reducing the number of e-waste items in your home and workspaces. E-waste is a […] April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Ultimate Guide to Recycling and Reusing Electronic and Server Equipment We change our devices so often due to the increase in new technology making older electronics irrelevant, and the natural wear and tear that our electronics experience. Getting rid of your old electronics means safely recycling them so they can be reused. In many states, it is illegal to throw these devices away in regular […] March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Importance of Recycling a computer Today, technology moves at such a rapid pace and it can be overwhelming to keep up with the latest and greatest innovations. As consumers, we all want access to the newest gadgets and devices, but many people don’t think about how they are going to dispose of their older models once the new ones come […] February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How to recycle a smartphone? If you’re planning on getting rid of an old phone — that’s awesome! It’s something many people want to do. So, now the question is what can be done to help protect the environment? So, what should you do with it? Only a few years ago, this may have meant donating your slightly outdated smartphone […] January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
E-Waste Disposal: Why it Is Important For You To Recycle Your E-Waste The disposal of electronic waste is a subject that has come to the forefront in recent years. We all must do our part to recycle our e-waste for three main reasons: environmental conditions, health concerns, and precious natural resources. Electronic equipment, especially electronic devices and their components such as computers and cell phones, is a […] December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
E-Waste Management in India: Challenges and Opportunities India generates over 50,000 tonnes of e-waste every month. This is not surprising as the e-waste generation rate has been growing at a steady rate of 23.7% per annum for the past ten years. With more than 150 million cell phones sold in India in 2017 alone, sadly the country sees more than 40 million […] November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
E-Waste Recycling: A Boon to the Economy and Solution to E-Waste-Risk As per the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership (GESP), global e-waste volumes soared by 53% in the 2014–19 phase and reached 53.6 million metric tonnes. As per the report, only about one-sixth of it reached e-waste (electronic waste) recycling facilities. The rest was illegally dumped in lower-income or middle-income economies to be recycled by informalworkers. Even […] October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Creating awareness among consumers regarding scientific disposal of Ewaste Electronic waste is created when any electronic device is discarded after it has been used. As it contains various harmful materials including lead, cadmium and beryllium in addition to posing an extraordinary threat to the environment, therefore it becomes very important to dispose of it in such a manner that it does not pose a […] October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Creating awareness among consumers regarding scientific disposal of Ewaste Electronic waste is created when any electronic device is discarded after it has been used. As it contains various harmful materials including lead, cadmium and beryllium in addition to posing an extraordinary threat to the environment, therefore it becomes very important to dispose of it in such a manner that it does not pose a […] October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Better implementation of the EPR Rules is Important India is the third-largest e-waste generating country in the world. China along with the United States is ahead of it. Reportedly, our country produces about 3 million tonnes of e-waste in a year; it is expected to go up to 5 million tonnes this year, that is, 2021. The Centre had laid down rules, with […] September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The management of e-waste and data security issues have increased due to COVID-19 Surprising but true; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on e-waste generation and management. Several researches and surveys have shown that due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns and the subsequent change in the work culture, about 50 % enterprises worldwide had to shift their focus towards managing the ‘no-longer-in-use’ electronics. On one hand, as […] September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The management of e-waste and data security issues have increased due to COVID-19 Surprising but true; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on e-waste generation and management. Several researches and surveys have shown that due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns and the subsequent change in the work culture, about 50 % enterprises worldwide had to shift their focus towards managing the ‘no-longer-in-use’ electronics. On one hand, as […] September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Circular Economy Approach to E-Waste Management The Conventional Economic System was based on linear models where natural resources were exploited and converted into some products which were to become waste eventually. There was no flexibility in crafting and design of products so that they could be reused or recycled. On the other hand, the Circular Economy Approach works on an innovative […] September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
82% of India’s e-waste consists of personal devices. Why should it be a concern? In a period of just five years, India had recorded a growth of 43% in its e-waste generation. The country generates about 3.2MT of e-waste annually and the number is expected to increase in the coming years. Also, about 82 % of India’s e-waste consists only of personal devices. Why is all this alarming? What can the […] August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Do not treat your old gadgets like garbage! As the world has become tech-dependent and people upgrade their devices frequently, there emerges a fresh pile of old gadgets every now and then. A few million pounds of e-waste is processed on a monthly basis at just one recycling plant in India. Imagine the total amount generated across the country. The trouble begins when people start […] August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Take Simple Steps to Clean Up the Major Sources of E-Waste Technology has evolved at a fast pace in the last few years. We could hardly imagine a life sans GPS maps, laptops, smart devices, and our smartphones. In 2021, about 7.1 billion mobile phone users worldwide have been recorded. By 2022, this is expected to go up to 7.26 billion. In 2025, the number is […] July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Electronic Waste Can Be Recycled to Make Hybrid Materials With the advent of quickly evolving high technology, people have developed a throwaway mentality. People immediately get rid of electronic items that they no longer require without understanding the amount of resources they are wasting and the danger they are causing to the environment. They must be aware of the fact that though they have […] July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sustainable Management of Electronics For a long time, globally there were unsustainable development patterns which along with climate changes compelled the United Nations to come up with 17 SDGs (sustainable development goals). The same was launched in 2015. These set of goals made government, businesses, and society accountable in terms of following a sustainable path, especially in terms of best […] July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Electronic Take-Back Programs Electronic take-back and recycling program is so designed as to extract and subsequently reuse the substances present in the electronic equipment collected. Over 99 percent of the e-waste shared by consumers is processed for recycling. Generally, take-back programs are initiated by a retailer or a manufacturer of electrical and electronics goods. The aim of the program is […] July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
E-waste Helps Govt Make Money: Health Ministry Auctions E-waste Worth Rs 13 Lakh In response to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s drive for ‘Swachh Bharat,’ the Union Health Ministry recently auctioned the reusable e-waste worth a whopping Rs 13. Lakh. The e-waste included IT hardware like computers, printers, photocopying machines and other spare parts. After the auction was carried out The Union Health Ministry announced the details […] July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
E-waste Management Habits of Indians and Their Awareness Level Although 80 % of Indians are aware of the health hazards related to e-waste yet about 50 % of Indians hoard no-longer-in-use electronic devices in their homes according to a survey conducted by Cerebra Green and MAIT and published on the news portal, Economic Times & Indiatimes. The survey was carried out across the Indian […] July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Indian Cities must find a fix for their e-waste just like Noida The Noida Authority recently hired two e-waste management companies to deal with the e-waste produced in the city. However, the exercise wasn’t as easy as it appeared. E-waste Bins It was found that in the absence of a proper dumpsite for e-waste, people used to dispose of e-waste in an informal and unscientific manner. Therefore the Noida […] June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Haryana is one of the top states in the E-waste Management in India Recently, it has been revealed that Haryana is doing well in terms of e-waste management than most other states in India. It is placed at the fourth position regarding the installed capacity of recycling plants. Its recycling capacity is 1.24 lakh tonnes annually. Uttar Pradesh leads the lot with an annual installed capacity of 4.94 lakh tonne. Uttarakhand […] June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Where to Dispose of Electronics When You Have No Clue What to Do? Putting electronic waste or e-waste into a landfill can cause damage to air, land, and water. Considering the negative effects of e-waste on the environment and humans, it is the need of the hour for people to find the best ways to dispose of e-waste. To make people aware of the negative impact of e-waste, […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Where to Dispose of Electronics When You Have No Clue What to Do? Putting electronic waste or e-waste into a landfill can cause damage to air, land, and water. Considering the negative effects of e-waste on the environment and humans, it is the need of the hour for people to find the best ways to dispose of e-waste. To make people aware of the negative impact of e-waste, […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Scary Effects of E-Waste on the Environment and Human Health You must have heard of e-waste or electronic waste, and it has become a serious concern in the last few years. Talking about the negative effects of E-waste on human health and the environment, the list is unending. As far as the long-term impact of this hazard is concerned, more research is required. Considering the […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Recycling the Equipment at Your Data centre: What You Need to Know IntroductionLooking at the current inventions around the globe in the IT space, data centre equipment willeventually become obsolete, and you will require new hardware to get the system up and running. What’s the best way to manage the E-waste of outdated equipment? Numerous companies are stockpiling end-of-life data centre hardware since they are unsure what […] June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
