India Needs Responsible Disposal and Management of E-waste for Sustainable Consumption: Consumer Voice

/ -- Observing that India accounts for around four per cent of the global e-waste generated annually that is becoming a major health hazard, a leading voluntary body has strongly argued for responsible management and disposal of loads of electronic waste to ensure their sustainable consumption.

Consumer Voice, a voluntary organisation that works under Ministry of Consumer Affairs to safeguard the health of consumers, underscored this fact on World Consumer Rights Day, which is observed every year on March 15th. The theme for this year was 'The Sustainable Consumer'.

On the occasion, Consumer Voice organised an expert session focusing on e-waste disposal and management in association with Toxics Link, an organisation working towards awareness of e-waste and chemical toxics for environmental justice and freedom from toxins.

Mr. Ashim Sanyal, COO, Consumer VOICE, said, "Sustainability is the major concern around the world that needs to be addressed. In India there is a huge need for responsible disposable of waste as well as awareness about it."
Observing that a formal systemic approach of collection and disposal is completely missing, Mr. Sinha said, "The manufacturers have a major role to play in collection and disposal of e-waste. Consumer awareness on e-waste disposal is completely missing while the technology for its disposal is non-existent. There needs to be cohesive approach and government's interventions are crucial."
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