India generates over 1.6 million tonnes of e-waste every year, most of which ends up in landfills or with informal recyclers. Here’s a practical guide to help you do your bit — by disposing of your gadgets the right way.
“The problem with the 2 million tons of waste generated in the country is that over 90 per cent of this ends up in the informal sector with no safety or procedure,” says Achitra Borgohain the founder of Binbag.