The bE-Circular Initiative
The bE-Circular initiative is an awareness, collection and management program for non-bulk users. We actively engage with students and adults – in schools, universities and residential societies to establish an E-waste reverse logistic system in each of these institutions.
Why E-Waste?
E-Waste is the fastest growing waste facing the world today. The digitalisation of our worlds and our throwaway lifestyle are the two main reasons for this growing pile.
Globally, India is the 3rd largest producer of E-Waste – 3.2 million metric tonnes in 2019, estimated to be 5 million metric tonnes by 2020. 82% are household items, while 12% are our phones alone.
Extraction of metals for our electronics and electrical goods require mining. The entire process of extraction and processing of new metals directly contribute to Climate Change – mining leads to extensive deforestation while polluting the environment and releasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Alternatively, if individuals and household consumers repair and reuse more often, we can reduce the amount of E-waste generated. If all of us discard our E-waste with only authorised recyclers, we can increase the percentage of E-waste recycling from 10% currently to much higher, and ensure metal recovery from our E-waste to be reused in our E-products. This process can remarkably reduce our carbon footprint and also save our environment from being polluted.
About Saahas
Saahas is a non-profit organisation working in the field of waste management. At Saahas, we believe that when waste is managed at source, it becomes a resource. Since 2001, we have been helping build communities across rural and urban India that manage their waste at source by reducing, reusing and recycling their waste and achieving 90% resource recovery. We are now present in 12 states.
About Saahas
Saahas is a non-profit organisation working in the field of waste management. At Saahas, we believe that when waste is managed at source, it becomes a resource. Since 2001, we have been helping build communities across rural and urban India that manage their waste at source by reducing, reusing and recycling their waste and achieving 90% resource recovery. We are now present in 12 states.
