Navigating India's E-Waste Regulation

With more and more production and usage of electrical and electronic equipment ("EEE"), the world is staring at a huge problem of Electronic waste ("e-waste"). E-waste refers to any electrical or electronic device, including solar panels, that has been whole or in part discarded as waste or completed its life or is not required anymore; as well as EEEs that were not up to standard during manufacturing, refurbishment, or repair processes. E-waste can include items like computers, DVD players, mobile phones, televisions, large household appliances, etc.

India stands as one of the largest generators of e-waste globally generating 4.1 million kg in the year 2022 and is increasing every year, trailing only behind China and the United States¹. As the country continues to experience rapid urbanization, increasing incomes, and the proliferation of affordable electronic devices, the challenge of managing e-waste has become increasingly pressing².