Over 2 million old PCsReady for Disposal in India

Over 75 million current mobile users expected to increase to

200 million by 2008 end.

INTRODUCTION

At present, India has about

16 million computerswhich are expected to grow

to 75 million computersby 2010

…an estimated 30,000 computersBecome Obsolete Every Year

From The IT Industry In Bangalore Alone.

WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?

• Electronic waste, "e-waste" or "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" ("WEEE") is a waste consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance.

• It is a point of concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable.

• IT & Telecom Equipments

• Large Household Appliances

• Small Household Appliances

• Consumer & Lighting Equipments

• Electrical & Electronic Tools

• Toys, Leisure & Sports Equipment

• Medical Devices

• Monitoring & Control Instruments

SOURCES OF E-WASTE.

IS IT HAZARDOUS WASTE ?

E-Waste contains several different substancesand chemicals, many of which are toxic and arelikely to create adverse impact on environmentand health, if not handled properly. However,classification of E-waste as hazardous orotherwise shall depend upon the extent ofpresence of hazardous constituents in it.

Effects On Environment.

Pollution of Ground-Water. Acidification of soil. Air Pollution. E-Waste accounts for 40 percent of the

lead and 75 percent of the heavy metals found in landfills.

Effects On Human Health.

Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems, blood systems and kidney damage.

Affects brain development of children. Chronic damage to the brain. Respiratory and skin disorders due to bioaccumulation in fishes. Asthmatic bronchitis. DNA damage. Reproductive and developmental problems. Immune system damage. Lung Cancer. Damage to heart, liver and spleen.

E-Waste Management.

• In industries management of e-waste should begin at the point of generation. This can be done by waste minimization techniques and by sustainable product design. Waste minimization in industries involves adopting:

1. Inventory management, 2. Production-process modification, 3. Volume reduction, 4. Recovery and reuse.

The Current Scenario in India.

Mumbai at present tops the list• Mumbai - 11, 017 tonnes• Delhi - 9,730 tonnes• Bangalore - 4,648 tonnes• Chennai - 4,132 tonnes• Kolkata - 4,025 tonnes• Ahmedabad - 3,287 tonnes• Hyderabad - 2,833 tonnes• Pune - 2,584 tonnes• Surat - 1,836 tonnes

E-WASTE PILING UP

The Total E-Waste in India has been Estimated to be

1,46,180 Tonnes per year.

Recycling Of

1. Treatment Options Of E-Waste.• Land filling.• Incineration.

2. Technologies In India.• E-waste trade value chain.• Environmentally Sound E-waste Treatment Technology.• CRT treatment technology.

3. Technology Currently Used in India.• Decontamination. • Dismantling.• Pulverization/ Hammering.• Shredding.• Density separation using water.

Approach and Methodology.

• Step 1: Identify the E-waste category item.• Step 2: Identify the E-waste composition or determine

it.• Step 3: Identify possible hazardous content in E-waste.• Step 4: Identify, whether the E-waste component is

hazardous or the entire E-waste item is hazardous.

Basel Convention

1. Trans-boundary movement of hazardous substances.

2. Ban on land, water fill

3. Environment friendly disposal

European Union, Japan, Korea

1. WEEE Directive w.e.f. 1st July,2007

2. Extended Producers Responsibility-Take Back

3. Treatment by the designated facilities

3. RoHS compliant products from January, 2007

LEGISLATION

India

• The Ministry of Environment and Forests in India is currently drafting “WEEE" legislation.

• The new legislation to hold e-waste producers accountable for their action.

• E-waste/ components, which are hazardous in nature need to be covered under the purview of – The Hazardous Waste (Management and handling) Rules 2003– The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001– The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules,

2000.

• Greenpeace International is pushing for more stricter legislation.

LEGISLATION

CASE STUDY.

Features Of Infotrek:

• An e-waste management company.

• State of art recycling facility.

• German technology.

• 9 locations.

• Investment over $ 25 million.

• Eco recycling.

Company’s Name:

• ISO 9001:2000 Certified

• Established in 1994.

• Profit making since inception

• Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, since 1995

COLLABORATION

• Member of International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER), USA

• Co-promoters of e-exchangeindia.com in association with Recycle Net Corporation U.S.A

• Tie ups with the OEM’s, large corporate, Government Departments, for procuring the materials

• Tie up with National level logistic service providers for movement of goods based on in house SCM

• Present network of kabadies (scrap dealers) will be motivated to procure from door to door for the smaller quantities

• Local Municipal authorities for collection & disposal

PROCESS

Hazardousmaterial

Segregation& Disposal

MaterialRecovery (Step - III)

AutomatedSeparation(Step - II)

Manual Dismantling& Sorting (Step - I) Safe Storage

Collection ofElectronic Waste

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ACTIVITIESRecycling

- Collection - Recycling- Certification- Legal Compliance- Disposal of Hazardous Substances

Remarketing

- Repairing - Refurbishing & Upgrading- Sale & Lease- Charity / Donation

Data Security

Integrated Logistic Services

INFOTREK SYSCOM LIMITED205, Center Point2nd Floor, Andheri Kurla RoadAndheri (E), Mumbai - 400 059. India. T : +91 - 22 – 40052951, 52, 53F : +91 - 22 - 40052954E : info@infotreksys.comW : www.infotreksys.com

Conclusion.

Reduce

= Zero Land Fill

Reuse

Recycle

Recover