E-waste Generation and Awareness on Managing Disposal Practices at Delhi National Capital Region in India

Due to the exceptional growth of the electronic industry and the cause of technological advancement which is generated an exceptionally high rate of electronic waste in India particularly the Delhi national capital region. This research is focused on E-waste generation and awareness of its managing...

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Main Authors: Parveen, Shadma, Yunfei, Shao, li, Jian Ping, Khan, Jalaluddin, Haq, Amin Ul, Ruinan, Sun
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Awareness
Data collection
Disposal practices
Electronic waste
Hazards
Metals
Portable computers
Recycling
Urban areas
Waste management
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Summary:Due to the exceptional growth of the electronic industry and the cause of technological advancement which is generated an exceptionally high rate of electronic waste in India particularly the Delhi national capital region. This research is focused on E-waste generation and awareness of its managing disposal practices based on a high standard questionnaire. This study focusses only on mobile, laptop, notebook, computer and Television as an E-waste. The structured questionnaire is widely spread and received around 200 households of the different working sectors as well as different income groups individual's reactions. The findings of individual awareness of generation and managing disposal practices are considerably lacking. It should be negative impact of health issues in the Delhi (NCR) area.
ISSN:2576-8964
DOI:10.1109/ICCWAMTIP47768.2019.9067630