E-waste & their disposal methodologies: people’s perception and its interpretation

Abstract

With improvements in technology and rising disposable incomes, the useful life of an electronic product has gradually decreased, and with it, the menace of e-waste has increased substantially. India is the fifth largest e-waste generator in the world and generates about 2 million tonnes annually (Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), 2016). E-waste if not disposed of properly, can cause significant harm to the environment and human health.