We replace our mobile phones, laptops, televisions, chargers, and other electronic products more often than before. But what happens to the old device after we stop using it? Many people keep old electronics in a cupboard for years. Others sell them to local scrap dealers or throw small electronic items into the household garbage. These actions may look harmless, but electronic waste needs proper handling. Electronic waste, commonly called E-waste, includes electrical and electronic products that people discard because they no longer want to use them. The Government of India’s E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 regulate several activities related to covered…
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Climate change may sound like a problem only for governments, factories, and large companies. But our daily choices also create carbon emissions. The electricity we use at home. The fuel used by our cars and bikes. The food we buy. The clothes and electronics we purchase. Even the waste we send to landfills can add to our environmental impact. This does not mean you need to change your lifestyle overnight completely. You can start with small and practical changes. Using less electricity. Travelling more efficiently. Reducing food waste. Buying only what you need. Reusing products and choosing cleaner energy can…