Some time in 2008, Amit Sharma, an engineer at Sun Microsystems, Bangalore was looking for a way to get rid off his old computer after upgrading to a newer version. His search led him to Donate Your PC (DYPC), a charity structure that enables donations of old computers to verified beneficiaries, thereby facilitating reuse of computers and taking a small load off the huge e-waste generated today. Readmore

India generates over 4.4 lakh tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) annually but hardly 5 per cent gets recycled due to lack of proper infrastructure, legislative measures and necessary protocols. The leading industry body, ASSOCHAM has in a detailed analysis on the World Environment. Readmore

Throwing out your old computer in a garbage dump may lead to mercury poisoning and a possible brain stroke. Confused? Experts on e-waste (electronic waste) management warned Hyderabadis against the hazards of not disposing e-waste properly and going by their claims, the city could have its very own Erin Brockovich story if immediate steps are not taken.

In fact, some say the city is at the top spot when it comes to illegally converting PC monitors into television sets especially during lucrative periods like the ongoing IPL season, and later dumping them in water bodies. Readmore