Centre approves 58 companies under critical mineral recycling schemeThe Mines Ministry has approved 58 companies under a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals as part of the...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Indian recyclers seek removal of import tax on aluminium scrap, letter showsSmall and medium recycling firms are urging the PMO to scrap the 2.5% import tax on aluminium scrap due to rising costs and tight global su...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Recyclekaro plans Rs 240 crore fundraise, weighs IPO amid expansion pushRecyclekaro plans to raise Rs 240 crore and explore an IPO as it expands e-waste and lithium-ion recycling capacity. The company is scaling...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Mobile retail firm Celekt launches 'Mission E-waste'Celekt Mobiles, a mobile retail chain in India, has launched its 'Mission E-waste' initiative to combat electronic waste. The scheme will s...
11 Aug, 2023, 06.16 PM IST
Let's make it not an e-waste of resourcese-Waste is source of metals and minerals such as gold, silver, rare earth minerals, lithium, cobalt and cadmium. Experts estimate that in 2...
30 Jan, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
World Environment Day 2022: From AI waste sorting to zero-waste solutions, this CEO believes e-waste crisis can be tackled with prudenceE-waste, if not managed properly, could lead to numerous health hazards.
04 Jun, 2022, 06.37 PM IST
How to effectively manage e-waste at home or in officeE-waste and its disposal are a major environmental concern that affects the entire world and causes serious health problems for anyone who ...
02 Jun, 2022, 11.21 AM IST
Over 3.54 lakh tonnes of e-waste was collected, processed in FY21: Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev ChandrasekharUnder the Rules, producers and their service providers, dismantlers, recyclers, refurbishers are responsible for the collection of e-waste,...
08 Dec, 2021, 03.58 PM IST
Each of us generate 6 kg of e-waste a year: UN agenciesThe rules on e-waste management in India mandates producers to be responsible for the collection and financing of systems through Extended ...
26 Jan, 2019, 11.10 AM IST
About 50% Indians keep old devices despite e-waste awarenessAbout 68% of those surveyed also stated that they do not view local waste collectors as an option to dispose e-waste.
27 Sep, 2018, 01.00 PM IST
India fifth largest producer of e-waste in world: StudyThe rising levels of e-waste generation in India has been a matter of extreme concern in recent years, a joint study by Assocham-KPMG said.
25 May, 2016, 05.03 PM IST
How e-waste can produce more gold than miningE-waste, which comprises precious metals like gold and silver, can produce more gold than what is obtained through mining, a senior academi...
13 Jan, 2016, 07.41 PM IST
E-waste in India increasing at faster rate: Parliamentary panelStating that e-waste management is a huge global problem, the committee said there were numerous reports indicating that e-wastes are being...
03 May, 2015, 12.36 PM IST
E-waste market growth in India to surpass China's: ReportThe E-waste market in India is expected to grow at a higher rate than in China in the next few years, said a report.
30 Dec, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
- 4,000 units fail to submit annual report on e-waste
As per the ?E-waste Management and Handling Rules, 2011', the units should submit the annual report on e-waste management to the PCB.
20 Jul, 2014, 01.50 AM IST
- Govt implements e-waste disposal scheme
The MoFE is implementing a scheme to provide financial assistance for setting up of integrated recycling facilities for e-waste on PPP mode.
21 Aug, 2012, 03.56 PM IST
- By 2012, exclusive centres to collect old PCs and e-waste
Starting May 2012, all old computers and electronic equipment will have to be disposed off to authorized collection centres that would deal...
31 May, 2011, 02.27 AM IST