How much e-waste is being generated?

Much of the immense amount of electronic waste generated in the city seems to be going into a rabbit hole over which the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has little control or oversight. Disposal of e-waste, if not done properly, can be hazardous to the environment and health. Right now, the KSPCB has little information about the quantum of e-waste being generated, or where it is being disposed.

Source : https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/how-much-e-waste-is-being-generated/article28425204.ece

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