A simple introduction to this answer can revolve around a general statement about E-waste and E-waste management rules, 2022.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and these rules will replace E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and are effective from April 1, 2023.

These rules will launch a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime for e-waste recycling.

According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India recycled only 32.9 per cent of the e-waste generated in 2021-2022 while 67 per cent of e-waste remained unprocessed.

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Features of New E-Waste Management Rules, 2022

It is applicable to every manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler.

All the manufacturers, producers, refurbishers and recyclers are required to register on portal developed by CPCB.

Management of solar PV modules /panels/ cells added in new rules.

The quantity recycled will be computed on the basis of end products.

Provision for generation and transaction of EPR Certificate has been introduced.

Provisions for environmental compensation and verification & audit has been introduced.

Provision for the constitution of Steering Committee to oversee the overall implementation of these rules.

Provision for reduction of hazardous substances in manufacturing of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) has been provided.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules also provide recognition and registration, skill development, monitoring and ensure the safety and health of workers involved in dismantling and recycling e-waste.

Conclusion

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Unprocessed e-waste is hazardous to human health and the environment since it contains toxic substances like as lead, cadmium, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), etching chemicals, arsenic, and asbestos, which can be dangerous if not disposed of properly.

According to the data provided by the ministry in 2021-22, Haryana collected and processed the largest amount of e-waste at 2,45,015.82 tonnes.

A 2020 report by the Global E-Waste Monitor notes that India has the highest e-waste generation in South Asia.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022, which replaced the 2016 rules, make it mandatory for every manufacturer, producer, refurbisher and recycler to register on an online portal developed by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Other topics to Consider

Difference between processed and unprocessed e-waste.