Who should be responsible for Electronic waste disposal - Manufacturers or consumers? / myLot

India

July 29, 2024 3:01am CST

In my apartment, I see electronic waste being dumped alongwith plastic waste . AT times in office, I see a bin dedicated for electronic waste disposal. With smartphones and laptops being replaced every 3-5 years, question comes down to who should be responsible for electronic waste disposal - manufacturers or consumers? I see less initiatives from electronic manufacturers or brands to see the product end cycle activities or promote safe ewaste disposal. In fact, next to plastics , e-wate is next highest pollutants. Government machinery across the world should be promoting safe e-waste disposal. Consumers should also do their due diligence and dispose such electronics at the end of life cycle,instead of keeping old non-functional ones at home. So,Who do you feel should be responsible for Electronic waste disposal - Manufacturers or consumers?

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6 responses

sarika bhatia

@sarik1 (7815)

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29 Jul 24

It is main problem.we should concern this problem.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3853)

• India

30 Jul 24

It is a big problem.Unofrtunately , the concerns are yet to be addressed in many countries. Thanks for sharing!

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@psanasangma (7910)

• India

29 Jul 24

I was also worrying about this. Once I visited schools and majority of the teachers' concern were what to do with old computers and what could it be done as local repairers also still figuring out.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3853)

• India

30 Jul 24

Well, only the manufacturers and e waste disposal experts can address those. Unfortunately, it is not addressed in most countries and regions. Thanks for sharing!

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@jstory07 (148720)

• Roseburg, Oregon

29 Jul 24

There should be a place to take old electronics. That way they will be disposed of in the right way.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3853)

• India

30 Jul 24

True. Not all countries, regions or counties have those facilities. Hopefully, there will be a way.Thanks for sharing!

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@pitsipeahie (5758)

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29 Jul 24

Both manufacturers and consumers should share responsibility for electronic waste disposal. Manufacturers should design products with recycling in mind and take back old devices, while consumers should properly dispose of their e-waste through recycling programs. There should be a balance of accountability rather than 'who should be more responsible' It's more sustainable that way, isn't it.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3853)

• India

30 Jul 24

You are right ! Both manufacturers and consumers are equally responsible. Thanks for sharing!

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@porwest (112717)

• United States

24 Aug

Consumers. We should be aware of what we are using and where it goes when we are done with it. In other words, we should care. There are plenty of facilities available to handle all sorts of waste.