Why should you recycle e-waste?
E-waste which is a major source of toxic elements like lead, mercury, cadmium, etc. can prove to be quite dangerous if not disposed of responsibly. Hence, it is necessary that e-waste is not only handled safely but is also handled by trained professionals else it could also prove to be fatal.
Who recycles e-waste?
We at Croma have tied up with e-waste disposal experts 'JustDispose' who are helping us with the disposal. JustDispose is a leading e-waste disposal agency, certified by Maharashtra Pollution Board, 1509001:2008 certified for Quality Management Standard & 15014001:2004 certified to ensure Environmental Management Standard.
What happened to all the e-waste that you dump?
The e-waste collected by Croma is taken to a central location from where JustDispose collects all of it. JustDispose has a state-of-the-art recycling facility with equipment that handles e-waste segregation & disassembly in a scientific manner. All of the e-waste collected by them is treated as follows:
Old and usable electronics are refurbished for boosting education and livelihood in rural areas.
Hazardous materials like lead, mercury, cadmium, etc. are shipped to government-run CHWT facility (Common Hazardous Waste Treatment) for safe and sound disposal in an environment friendly manner.