E-waste becoming global challenge, but initiatives by companies give hope for better future

The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 says the world generated a record 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste last year. India is the third biggest contributor to this dump with 3.2 million tonnes, after China and the US. While the environmental hazard is worsening, some companies are beginning to take e-waste management seriously. “Things are certainly looking up since 2017 with several brands doing their bit in responsible ewaste management,” says Pranshu