"People buy recycled computer parts at an e-waste market in K..."

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4 August 2025

People buy recycled computer parts at an e-waste market in Kolkata, India, on August 4, 2025. India's e-waste problem escalates, with a 72% increase in the last five years, reaching 1.75 million metric tonnes. Simultaneously, the government works to formalize the e-waste sector, with new regulations and the development of dedicated e-waste eco-parks, like the one planned for Delhi, to manage this growing challenge. However, some companies challenge these regulations, citing increased costs.

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4 August 2025

People buy recycled computer parts at an e-waste market in Kolkata, India, on August 4, 2025. India's e-waste problem escalates, with a 72% increase in the last five years, reaching 1.75 million metric tonnes. Simultaneously, the government works to formalize the e-waste sector, with new regulations and the development of dedicated e-waste eco-parks, like the one planned for Delhi, to manage this growing challenge. However, some companies challenge these regulations, citing increased costs.

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4 August 2025

People buy recycled computer parts at an e-waste market in Kolkata, India, on August 4, 2025. India's e-waste problem escalates, with a 72% increase in the last five years, reaching 1.75 million metric tonnes. Simultaneously, the government works to formalize the e-waste sector, with new regulations and the development of dedicated e-waste eco-parks, like the one planned for Delhi, to manage this growing challenge. However, some companies challenge these regulations, citing increased costs.

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