New Town plan to recycle e-waste

The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) will upcycle e-waste collected from the township and Sector V and make them fit for reuse in an attempt to prevent accumulation of hazardous materials at dumping sites.

“Old smartphones, personal computers and other electronic gadgets will be collected from residents and offices. These will be repaired and restored so they can be used once more,” an NKDA official said.

“The ones that cannot be repaired will be used to make various household items, including decorative pieces.”

The repaired and refurbished items will be put on display at the NKDA corner for upcycled goods at Eco Park, in New Town, in order to encourage people not to throw away their electronic gadgets with other household waste.