It is time we talked a little about management of e-waste and data destruction processes. There has to be a knowledge bank for e-waste management especially in those countries that are the primary producers of electronic waste. There has to be a program that is specifically dedicated to ensuring environmental health in the wake of electronic manufacturing and the resultant e waste production.
Formation And Promotion Of Strategies For Sustainable E-Waste Management
It is not only about countries coming together but their citizens as well. Technologies need to be invented and repurposing practices need to be formulated and followed to promote sustainable management of electronic waste that we produce every year. With the help of the right environmental policies and their exchanges between different governments, the management of e waste and repurposing of the same material will become easier.
Should There Be An E Waste Guide?
Yes. Absolutely. There should be an e waste management guide for every country and local community as well. It should be designed to serve as a source of information on e-waste and what all comprises as e-waste. Common collaborative measures should be listed in this guide so that every family and corporate entity can follow them to manage their own e-waste on a regular basis. Similarly, large-scale protocols and rules need to be formulated for bigger organizations and entities to be followed in order to repurpose and reuse electronic waste and minimize its production.
Take Back Policies By Manufacturers
How Hardware Data Destruction Can Be Facilitated
Electronics take back policies are effective in e-waste management because they eliminate the need for hardware data destruction to begin with. Producers / manufacturers of electronic components can be held liable and responsible for the entire produce that they make in a year. The average life cycle of any electronic item spans from 3 years to 7 years. After the item has reached the end of its useful life cycle, the manufacturer should be willing to take them back in order to repurpose them or refurbish them with better / advanced usable parts and components. This take back policy is still in the budding phase across several categories within the electronics industry. It could be a very practical solution to the problem of e waste if we develop on it seriously.
