Context:
A new e-waste recycling plant is being set up in Plastic City, Auraiya, with an investment of Rs 5 crore.
- The plant will recycle electronic waste, such as mobile phones and household appliances, and repurpose it to make roads and plastic toys.
- The establishment of the plant will create significant employment opportunities, especially for scrap dealers and workers involved in e-waste collection and recycling.
- The plant aims to address the hazardous environmental impact of e-waste, reducing pollution and the associated health risks.
- It will collaborate with scrap dealers, electronic companies, and the Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) for proper waste management and recycling.
- Recycled materials, including metals, will be sold to companies, contributing to the circular economy.