Engaging students in e-waste management through outreach programs

In this digitally connected world, the electronics industry has seen enormous growth, and as a result, an increase in electronic waste (e-waste) generation has followed suit. Empowering users with knowledge and skills in handling e-waste thus becomes imperative. When the users are educated and trained on the know-how of e-waste handling at an early age, the entire community benefits. Through our proposed outreach program, we intend to raise awareness among school and college students about the fundamentals of e-waste management and possible efforts they can make to mitigate the e-waste crisis. By helping the young generation understand their role as consumers, we can encourage them to become good stewards of the environment.