The Resort Hotel had set up e-waste
boxes in the hotel premises with a goal to safely collect and dispose of the
e-waste. The initiative has been started as a part of the Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) activity. The e-waste week started on 13th
December 2021 and commenced on 20th December 2021.
The e-waste boxes were placed at the
hotel's lobby and Time-office. The guests, as well as hotel staff deposited
electronic wastes such as dead batteries, old remote controls, old gadgets,
e-toys, phones, chargers or any electronic waste that is non-functional or out
of repair.
The unregulated and improper
disposal of hazardous e-waste is a matter of grave concern. Electronic waste
has adverse effects on the environment and human life. Majority of the
electronic devices contain toxic elements like lead, barium, chromium, zinc and
others that are extremely disastrous to health. These elements if released into
the environment can damage the kidney, blood and peripheral systems. The lack
of e-waste recycling is also adding to the growing concern of climate change.
Toxic chemicals released into the air pollutes
the air and in turn, harms the people and animal species. Burning e-waste
increases the risk of chronic diseases and malignancies because it releases
small particles that can travel thousands of miles, posing severe health
concerns to humans and animals.
When electronic garbage is buried in landfills,
harmful compounds leak into the groundwater, harming both land and sea species.
Moreover, due to the presence of heavy metals in the soil, crops are more
susceptible to absorbing these toxins, which can cause a variety of ailments
and make agriculture less productive.
E-waste is one of the largest and most complex
non-biodegradable waste streams in the world. Almost 60%-90% of the world's
e-waste is illegally dumped or traded every year. The gap in the quantity of
electronics produced and e-waste properly disposed of is huge. The disparity
shows the immediate need to raise awareness on this issue.
Talking about the e-waste week Satyajit Kotwal,
GM of The Resort said “The one-week e-waste management program will
encourage people towards the need for regulated e-waste recycling. Being a
responsible part of the society, the Resort Hotel has taken a step for a
cleaner and healthier environment.”
On 21st December all the electronic
waste collected over the week was handed over to a certified panel aggregator.
The Resort Hotel’s e-waste week initiative will amplify the awareness drive
towards regulated disposal and recycling of e-waste.
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