Stricter Rules Push India’s Informal E-Waste Recycling Out of Alleyways

Tighter regulations in India are reducing informal electronic waste recycling activity, causing job losses among workers dependent on these operations.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Electronic waste (e-waste): Discarded electrical or electronic devices, often recycled for valuable materials such as metals and plastics.
  • Informal recycling sector: Unregulated recycling operations, typically small-scale and labor-intensive, often relying on manual methods.
  • Regulations: Official rules set by government authorities to control or oversee specific activities, in this case e-waste handling.