Q. Why is this in News?
Recently, the Global e waste Monitor 2020 Report was released.
Q. What is E-Waste?
Q. What are Issues with E waste?
o Improper management of e-waste also contributes to global warming. A total of 98 Mt of CO2-equivalents were released into the atmosphere from discarded fridges and air- conditioners that were not managed in an environmentally sound manner.
o Only 17.4% of the total e-waste was collected and recycled globally.
Q. What are some of Measures to Manage E waste ?
Q. What is Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes ?