In a successful collaboration, GreenLife E-Waste Recycling Pvt. Ltd. has ensured the environmentally responsible disposal of 28 kgs of electronic waste (e-waste) collected by the Kharghar Taloja Colonies Welfare Association (KTCWA). The e-waste was responsibly processed by Green Life’s recycling unit following the association’s recent e-waste drive.
The drive, held from October 14 to October 22, 2024, in observance of International E-Waste Day, aimed to encourage community members to dispose of their e-waste responsibly. The event followed the theme “Retrieve, Recycle, and Revive,” focusing on retrieving unused materials, recycling valuable components, and reducing the environmental impact of extracting natural resources. Residents contributed a wide variety of electronic items, including cable wires, batteries, USB cables, phones, LED bulbs, cameras, and other gadgets.
The collected e-waste was then handed over to GreenLife E-Waste Recycling, which processed it in compliance with the E-Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2022, and its subsequent amendments. The initiative generated approximately Rs 6,000, which will be used to fund the treatment of injured animals.
KTCWA, a group of residents from Kharghar’s Sector 30-36 and Taloja Phase 1 and 2, has been actively working to solve civic, administrative, and social issues in their community. The association’s efforts were also highlighted on the WEEE Forum (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) for their commitment to sustainable e-waste management.
KTCWA member Jyoti Nadkarni emphasized that this e-waste initiative is not a one-time event but a long-term commitment, similar to ongoing dry waste and thermocol recycling programs. “Our goal is to prevent e-waste from ending up in dumping grounds, thereby reducing soil and water contamination from harmful chemicals. We aim to make our city a ‘Zero Dumping Ground’ city,” she said.
GreenLife E-Waste Recycling, based in Aurangabad, continues to play a key role in providing eco-friendly solutions to address the growing problem of electronic waste.
Residents are asked by the association to not dispose batteries, mercury directly into garbage as it could lead to fire at the dumping ground.
