CB BureauThere is an urgent need to recycle and dispose electronic waste from the state of Karnataka as it is releasing toxic elements posing danger to environment.
Over 10,000 tonnes of electronic waste is being generated daily in the state. Bangalore alone contributes over 50 per cent of electronic waste. There is a severe threat to environment if the e-waste is not scientifically treated and disposed off, AS Sadashivaiah, chairman of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), said at the 60th annual conference of Association of Occupational Health, Karnataka.
Sadashivaiah said that there is a possibility of recovering some precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum from e-waste. KSPCB has signed an MoU with a Belgium-based organization for recovering precious metals.
The KSPCB chief asked Davanagere deputy commissioner to ban the use of plastics less than 20 microns.