7 months ago
PPCB Notices 26 E-Goods Manufacturers for E-Waste
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has sent notices to 26 big companies that make electronic goods.
These companies are being told to do a better job of collecting and recycling old electronics in Punjab.
Even though these companies are registered to do this, they aren't doing enough in Punjab.
The PPCB says they can't just do paperwork; they need to take real action.
To help fix this problem, Punjab is planning to build a special park for handling e-waste.
The companies are being asked to help with this project and make it easier for people to throw away their old electronics.
PPCB issued notices to 26 electronic goods manufacturers for failing to manage e-waste in Punjab.
Companies are registered on the EPR portal but not collecting e-waste within the state.
PPCB Chairperson Reena Gupta emphasized that paper compliance is no longer acceptable.
Punjab plans to establish a state-of-the-art e-waste eco-park under a PPP model.
Companies are asked to support the project and strengthen e-waste collection networks.
- Who
- Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) and 26 major electronic goods manufacturers
- What
- Issuance of notices for failing to manage e-waste in Punjab
- Where
- Punjab, India
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To ensure proper collection and recycling of electronic waste generated in the state
Key facts
- Organization
- Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB)
- Number of Companies Noticed
- 26
- Issue
- Failure to collect and recycle e-waste in Punjab
- EPR Portal
- Companies are registered but not collecting e-waste in Punjab
- PPCB Chairperson
- Reena Gupta
- Proposed Solution
- State-of-the-art e-waste eco-park under PPP model
- Companies' Role
- Support the project and strengthen e-waste collection networks
Quotes
Reena Gupta
PPCB Chairperson
“Paper compliance alone would no longer be accepted. The companies earning revenue from Punjab must take responsibility for managing the electronic waste they generate.”
indianexpress.com
