“E-waste collection drive” – Launched By HPSPCB
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Shimla, March 14 – In order to raise awareness about the importance of proper e-waste disposal and to encourage people to responsibly dispose of their electronic waste, the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, in collaboration with M/s Karo Sambhav (a Producer Responsibility Organization), is organizing an E-Waste Collection-cum-Awareness drive from 14th to 25th March 2023.
Sanjay Gupta (IAS) Hon’ble Chairman, HP State Pollution Control Board has kicked-off the “e-waste collection drive” with the flag-off of a mobile van at 11.00 AM on 14th March 2023 at the head office of HP State Pollution Control Board that shall collect e-waste from HP Secretariat, Chhota Shimla and other parts of the Shimla city. The mobile van shall be stationed at HP Secretariat, Chhota for 2 days on 14-15 March 2023 and thereafter shall cover various parts of the Shimla City (New Shimla-Vikas Nagar Bus Stand – Kasumpti Bus Stand- Devnagar – HP Secretariat, Chota Shimla – Sanjauli Parking – Bhattakufur) uring 16-25 March 2023. In order to raise awareness, an E-waste collection kiosk has been set up at HP Secretariat for two days, i.e. 14th-15th March 2023. Awareness campaign was launched for the purpose of raising awareness about the e-waste kiosk established at HP Secretariat, pamphlets have been distributed among the employees of HP Secretariat, Chhota Shimla to deposit/donate their e-waste to the e-waste kiosk and mobile van.
It is pertinent to note that E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. As our reliance on electronic devices continues to increase, so does the amount of e-waste generated. E-waste includes any electronic and electric device that is no longer in use or has reached the end of its life cycle. The increase in e-waste poses a significant threat to the environment, mainly due to the toxic materials used in the devices such as lead, cadmium, mercury and brominated flame retardants, which can cause significant damage to the environment and human health if not disposed of properly.
Hon’ble Chairman HP State Pollution Control Board urged all consumers/citizen of Shimla to participate in the drive by depositing/donating e-waste to our mobile van and help us to save the environment. The collected e-waste shall be sent to the dismantlers/refurbishers/recyclers for scientific disposal of e-waste as unscientific and improper disposal may pose threat to human health and environment. By participating in this campaign, one can contribute to the safe and responsible disposal of e-waste, which is essential for a sustainable future. On the occasion, Hon’ble Chairman, HPSPCB briefed with the media on the occasion and shared the details of the e-waste collection drive with the press. He further said that media must raise awareness level of the people about the harmful effect of improper handling and disposal of e-waste and join the campaign of the State Board. He also thanked M/s Karo Sambhav for collaborating with the State Board.
