Phonepe private limited e-waste management policy
The electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) manufacturing sector is rapidly expanding around the world. The dependency on EEE has increased with industrialization, economic expansion, technological development, and luxurious lifestyles. These spectacular developments in modern times have undoubtedly enhanced the quality of our lives, but at the same time, have led to manifold problems including the problem of massive amount of hazardous waste and other waste generated from electric products. Such waste poses a serious threat to human health and environment. The issue of proper management of such hazardous E-Waste is therefore critical to the protection of livelihood, health and environment.
To deal with this ever-rising problem of E-Waste, E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016, as amended by E-waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2018 and further amended as E-waste Management Rules, 2022 were published by the government of India, in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change.
Phonepe private limited stands committed to implement the e-waste rules.
E waste has been defined as-
“Waste electrical and electronic equipment, including solar photo-voltaic modules or panels or cells, whole or in part discarded as waste, as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes”
Whereas, Electrical and electronic equipment has been defined as equipment which are dependent on electric current or electro-magnetic field in order to become functional and also the equipment for the generation, transfer and measurements of the electricity.
Like hazardous waste, the problem of e-waste has become an immediate and long-term concern as its unregulated accumulation and recycling can lead to major environmental problems endangering human health. This calls for an urgent need for E-Waste Management so as to preserve the ecological balance and reduce landfills. Recycling end-of- life products is vital if we are to save resources and minimize waste.
As an environmentally conscious organisation, Phonpe Private Limited has initiated various activities to promote responsible e-waste disposal practices.
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
In terms of E-waste Management Rule, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) means responsibility of any producer of electrical or electronic equipment, for channelisation of e- waste to ensure environmentally sound management of such waste. Extended Producer Responsibility may comprise of implementing take back system, e-waste exchange system or having agreed arrangements of disposal of e-waste with authorized recycler either individually or collectively in their Extended Producer Responsibility – Authorisation. This reallocates responsibility for the appropriate disposal and recycling of e-waste who manufacture, import, refurbish or brand them. With EPR, a product's end-of-life is taken into account from the very beginning, marking a standard change away from linear consumption and toward a circular one.
Sustainable E-waste Management
E-waste is composed of various metals and non-metals which makes its composition unique and diverse. The presence of hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, hexavalent chromium, and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) increases the complexity of E-waste management. Effective management of E-waste requires a combination of strategic interventions, peripheral technologies, economic and social strategies, consumer awareness and resilient environment.
As an environmentally responsible corporate organization we hereby ensure environmentally safe and sound management of e-waste, so we PhonePe Private Limited have tied up with Reteck Envirotech Private Limited a Recycler who will support us in the channelization of E-waste from end customer
Adverse effects of e-waste
- Toxic material present in e-waste gets mixed with earth, air, water, etc and causes health issues.
- Oil & Gases which are present in e-waste like compressor and CRT causes environment pollution.
- Batteries contains highly hazardous elements.
- Burning of rubber & Plastic in open area causes air pollution.
- Bad impact on human beings, animals, and other animates.
- Wastage of natural resources.
How can you contribute to a greener environment?
- All electrical and electronic products are required to be handed over only to the authorised recycler for recycling.
- The E-Waste product should be handed over only to an authorised recycler for disposal.
- Keep the e-waste in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.
- Please call our Merchant Help Desk: 022-46099901 for routing through authorized recycler Reteck Envirotech Private Limited for assistance/guidance on disposal of e- waste.
