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Electronic Waste and Battery Disposal

• Electronic waste (e-waste) encompasses discarded electronic devices at the end of their useful life.
• e-waste includes computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, TVs, and household appliances.
• Batteries are also considered e-waste, including alkaline, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and lead-acid batteries.

Overview of Best Practices

• Effective e-waste management requires comprehensive strategies.
• Inventory management involves tracking electronic equipment disposal.
• Reuse and refurbishment extend device lifespan.
• Recycling programs partner with certified vendors for responsible disposal.
• Data sanitization ensures the removal of sensitive data.
• Continuous improvement reviews and evaluates management practices.

Environmental Benefits of Battery Recycling

• Recycling batteries conserves resources by reducing the need for raw material extraction.
• Recycling batteries saves energy compared to extracting and processing raw materials.
• Recycling reduces the volume of waste entering landfills.
• Recycling minimizes environmental pollution.

Effective E-Waste Management

• Minimise environmental impact by reducing waste.
• Enhance regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Realize cost savings through optimized equipment utilization.
• Best practices enable responsible e-waste management.
• Reduce environmental impact and contribute to sustainability.

HSE Waste Management

• Electronic devices contain valuable metals (gold, silver, copper, palladium).
• Recycling e-waste prevents harmful chemicals from entering ecosystems.
• Manufacturing new products from recycled materials uses less energy.
• Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the need for new production.
• Plastic and e-waste are difficult to dispose of and pose environmental threats.
• Recycling plastic conserves petroleum and reduces energy use.
• Recycling plastic helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
• Recycling reduces waste, protects marine life, and conserves ecosystems.

Marcap's Steps Toward Improvement

• Marcap prioritizes environmental responsibility.
• Waste management policy ensures adherence to local and international regulations.
• Waste is handled through local authority-approved service providers.
• Educational campaigns promote responsible waste disposal.
• Waste segregation practices improve waste management.
• Different waste types (hazardous, non-hazardous, used oil, plastic) are monitored for regulation.