PhonePe Pvt Ltd E-Waste Recycling Policy
Modern technology has undoubtedly enhanced the quality of our lives, but at the same time, has led to manifold problems including the problem of massive amounts of electronic waste. Such waste poses a serious threat to human health and environment. The proper management of such hazardous e-waste is therefore critical to the protection of livelihood, health and environment.
To deal with this ever-rising problem of E-Waste, the Government of India, through its Ministry of Environment and Forest, formulated the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules in 2016.
PhonePe Pvt Ltd stands committed to implement the E-Waste rules
The Basel Convention defines ‘waste’ as
“Substances or objects, which are disposed off or are intended to be disposed off or are required to be disposed off by the provisions of national laws”.
‘e-waste’ has been defined as
“Waste electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part or rejects from their manufacturing and repair process, which are intended to be discarded.”
‘Electrical and electronic equipment’
Whereas, has been defined as "Equipment which is dependent on electrical currents or electro-magnetic fields to fully functional".
E-Waste Management will help to preserve the ecological balance and reduce landfills. Recycling end-of-life products is vital in saving resources and minimizing waste. In this regard, we at Phonepe have tied up with Reteck Envirotech Pvt Ltd, for facilitating disposal of e-waste at its end-of-life.
As an environmentally consious organization, PhonePe Pvt Ltd has initiated various activities to promote e-waste recycling.
100% recycling and disposal through authorized recycler to avoid the adverse effects of E-Waste.
How can you contribute to a greener environment?
- All electrical and electronic products are required to be handed over only to an authorised recycler for recycling or disposal.
- Keep the e-waste in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/irreparable so as to prevent accidental breakage.
- Please call our E-Waste disposal partner ReTeck on 1800-121-0601 for collection of E-Waste.
