India Expands E-Waste Recycling Efforts with 295 Units Nationwide

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India has 295 recycling units for electronic waste management.
The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 set a 60 percent recycling target.
There are 7,226 producers of electrical and electronic waste in India.
E-waste contains valuable materials but also hazardous substances like lead.
The government emphasizes safe recovery methods to minimize health risks.
Recycling e-waste can reduce the need for virgin materials.
States like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu contribute to recycling efforts.

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Global E-Waste Trends and Cisco's Sustainability Efforts

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E-waste includes discarded electronics that can harm the environment.
In 2022, 62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally.
Only 22.3% of e-waste was recycled, leaving US$ 62 billion in recoverable resources.
Companies are encouraged to adopt product takeback programs for sustainability.
Cisco aims for 100% of new products to follow Circular Design Principles by FY25.
Cisco's Takeback and Reuse Program recycles nearly 100% of returned products.
Collaboration is key for a successful transition to a circular economy.

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