One more e-waste facility in Kerala
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Kerala government opened a new e-waste recycling facility in Palakkad to enhance the state's waste management infrastructure.
Background
The new facility in Palakkad is operated by Sithara Recyclers Private Limited and has an annual recycling capacity of 39,360 metric tonnes of plastic. Kerala now has three such plants, including existing ones in Peruvanthanam (Idukki) and FACT’s Kochi campus.
Facts for Prelims
- PlacePalakkad: Location of the new e-waste recycling facility in Kerala
- Fact39,360 metric tonnes: Annual plastic recycling capacity of the Anakkara facility
- BodyCentral Pollution Control Board (CPCB): Body responsible for EPR registration of recycling plants
- PlacePeruvanthanam, Idukki and Kochi: Locations of existing e-waste recycling plants in Kerala
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in managing the growing challenge of electronic waste in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Ensuring compliance of private recyclers with CPCB standards
- Infrastructure gap: Scaling recycling capacity to match rapid urban electronic consumption
- Circular economy: Transitioning from linear waste models to resource recovery systems
Keywords: Extended Producer Responsibility · Circular Economy · Waste Management · E-waste Recycling · Pollution Control
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