The International E-Waste Day is observed every year on 14th October and has been coordinated by the WEEE Forum since 2018. This day aims to address the rapidly growing global issue of electronic waste, which poses significant threats to the environment, human health, and natural resources. With the increasing consumption of electronic devices, from smartphones and laptops to household appliances, the volume of discarded electronics has surged, making responsible e-waste management more critical than ever.
International E-Waste Day serves as a platform to bring together educational institutions, policymakers, industries, researchers, and local communities to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices for handling electronic waste. Each year, the observance focuses on specific themes such as recycling, circular economy, resource recovery, and responsible consumption. By emphasizing these areas, the day encourages innovative solutions to reduce, reuse, and recycle electronic materials efficiently, minimizing their negative environmental impact.
Activities organized on this day are diverse and interactive. They often include awareness campaigns, exhibitions, educational workshops, creative competitions for students, and community outreach programs. These initiatives aim not only to inform people about the dangers of improper e-waste disposal—such as soil and water contamination and health hazards from toxic substances—but also to inspire active participation in sustainable practices.
Through these collective efforts, International E-Waste Day seeks to create a culture of responsibility towards electronic products, ensuring that they are disposed of safely and resources are recovered wherever possible. The day highlights that everyone, from individuals to industries, has a role to play in reducing e-waste and fostering a more sustainable future for generations to come.
AIM of the Event:
- Global Observance: Recognized annually on 14th October to emphasize the growing challenges of electronicwaste and the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
- Environment and Health Link: Highlights the harmfuleffects of e-waste mismanagement, including soil andwater contamination, toxic emissions, and risks to humanhealth.
- Educational Engagement: Activities such asexhibitions, quizzes, and eco-art installations aim to fosterawareness, innovation, and responsible e-waste practicesamong students.
- Sustainable Solutions : Promotes recycling, repair,refurbishment, and responsible disposal of electronics,while encouraging a shift towards circular economyapproaches.
- SDG Alignment: Contributes to SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3 (GoodHealth and Well-being), SDG 12 (ResponsibleConsumption and Production), and SDG 13 (ClimateAction).
| Participating School | |
|---|---|
| School/Department Name | Year/Department |
| School of Allied Sciences | (1st Year) |
| School of Journalism & Liberal Arts | (1st Year) |
Is this Event Under IIC?
- No, It's not under IIC
Is the event in collaboration with another school/Department?
- SOJLA
Department:
- Department of Environmental Science
Date, Time & Venue of the Event:
- 14-Oct-2025 to 14-Oct-2025
- 09:30 am - 04:00 pm
- Seminar Hall - Ayurveda
Event Coordinator
- Dr. Aditi Bisht ( 7579409435)
Contact Person:
- Dr. Aditi Bisht (7579409435)