Earth5R

INTRODUCTION A major electronics manufacturing company, concerned with the increasing issue of electronic waste (e-waste), partnered with Earth5R to launch a large-scale awareness and collection program across key Indian cities. The program aimed to educate citizens about the environmental hazards of improper e-waste disposal and provide solutions for proper e-waste segregation and recycling. The collaboration led to significant environmental and economic impact, with e-waste being collected, recycled, and integrated into the circular economy. THE PROBLEM STATEMENT E-waste, if improperly disposed of, poses serious environmental risks. It contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can leach into the soil and water, polluting the environment and harming ecosystems. Despite its dangers, most citizens are unaware of the proper way to dispose of electronic waste. The challenge was to build awareness and create a streamlined process for e-waste collection and recy...