New E-waste Rules

Considering the phenomenal growth of e-waste in the country, the centre has notified the revised “E-waste Management Rules 2016” under which improper management of such refuse leading to environment damage will invite financial penalty.

While CFL and other mercury lamps have been brought within the ambit of the new rules, a “Deposit Refund Scheme” has been introduced under which the producer of any computer, mobile phone or other electronic product will have to persuade consumers to return the products after usage for a small sum.