E-waste initiative: Mumbai to tackle growing waste threat; UN warns of millions of tons generated annually

Mumbai’s “E-waste Initiative” addresses the escalating global e-waste crisis, highlighted by UN reports of millions of tons generated annually. Maharashtra’s e-waste Management Rules enforce Extended Producer Responsibility, with the MPCB regulating recycling facilities. Discarded electronics contain toxins that threaten the environment and human health, emphasizing the urgent need for improved recycling practices.