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Electronics use and demand have reached new heights, fueled by new technologies and our increasing reliance on connectivity in our personal and professional lives. And it has evolved quickly to meet our needs during the pandemic. Our reliance on all things electronic has resulted in a significant amount of electronic waste.
As it is an unregulated industry, e-waste dismantling lacks standardization and transparency. The aim of the study is to bridge the research gap of introducing a standardized material breakdown list of e-waste in India by comparing with established international standards. E-waste when not treated responsibly, can have a negative impact on the environment as it has complex waste matter containing numerous hazardous heavy metals, acids, toxic chemicals, and nondegradable plastics. Recycling is a viable option for e-waste management. It has made a significant contribution to the improvement of environmental benefits. This research also looks at how much CO2 emissions can be avoided by recycling e-waste rather than simply dumping it in landfills. One of the study's main focuses has been on quantifying the impact of emissions.
Metal, Glass, Mineral, Plastic, Batteries, Mixed Material, Parts, and Other Waste are among the material breakdown categories, each with their own sub-categories that has been introduced in the list. In India, there has never been a standardized list, and this research provides a future direction for standardization in the e-waste sector.
Keywords- E-waste, Carbon emission, Recycling, material breakdown, Waste.
