
We often hear of hazardous waste, chemical waste, green waste, paper waste, and, of course, waste in the forms of solid, liquid, and gas. We even have got to know about their side effects on the environment and human life and how we can tackle them in terms of recycling, treatment, and management. However, the world started to deal with a relatively newer type of waste since the late twentieth century, and that is, e waste. E-waste, an abbreviation for electronic waste, has seen a significant surge since the early 2000s, posing challenges regarding efficient handling and disposal. This category encompasses discarded electronic devices, equipment, and materials, warranting treatment on par with hazardous waste due to its potential harm. Examples of e-waste can include old and unusable mobile phones, tablets, desktops, television sets, refrigerators, air conditioners, air coolers, room heaters, printers, motors, and other electronic equipment. These ma...