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October 14: International E-Waste Day
On October 14, 2020, the third International E-Waste Day was observed. The day is being observed by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Forum (WEEF) since 2018. This year, the day is observed on the theme Theme: Education Highlights According to the United Nations, the volume of E-waste generated in the last five years has increased ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Central Pollution Control Board • E-Waste • international E-waste day • United Nations • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
The world’s largest e-waste recycling hub opened in Dubai
The world’s largest e-waste recycling facility has recently opened at the Dubai Industrial Park in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an area of 280,000 square feet. 120 million dirhams ($5 million) project has been set up by “Enviroserve’ company with support of Swiss Government Export Finance Agency. It will service international e-waste recycling efforts across ..
Topics: Computer recycling • Data security • Electronic waste • Energy conservation • Natural environment • Recycling in the United Kingdom • Waste • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive • Water conservation