Understanding
E-waste
Did you know – that India is the 3rd largest
generator of e-watse in the world?
And globally, only 22.3% of e-waste is
formally recycled?
Every phone, TV, or laptop you see discarded on a curb
could leach lead, mercury, and cadmium for decades,
poisoning soil and groundwater. Burning or crude
dismantling releases toxic fumes, harming workers and
entire communities—especially children.
Long-Term Harm
Even a single smartphone
contains dozens of hazardous
chemicals.
Lost Treasure
Gold, copper, and rare
elements are thrown away,
even as mining devastates
new landscapes.
Invisible Victims
Most informal waste handlers
are women, suffering burns,
illness, and lifelong stigma.
Know your WEEE
E-Waste can be broadly categorized into the following categories:
Consumer electrical & electronics and photovoltaic panels
IT & Telecommunication Equipment
Large & small electrical & electronic equipment
Electronic & electronics tools
Toys leisure & Sports equipment
Medical
Devices
Laboratory
Instrument
The Approach
Recover
Reuse
life as tomorrow’s phones and computers.
Repurpose
Reduce
The Journey of Your E-Waste with Naari Circuit
Naari Circuit isn’t just about responsible recycling. It’s about shifting power—giving India’s
women new voice and dignity and giving the earth a second chance. Join us today: drop it, don’t trash it, and witness how waste can truly transform the world.
Designed and Managed by PCI India
Responding to the growing e-waste challenge, Naari Circuit has been created with the objective to build an inclusive, women-led e-waste value-chain through enterprise creation.
PCI India, has been working in India since 1998. We drive interventions to transform the
lives of communities at scale by solving complex social issues – partnering with governments, private sectors, and development organizations.
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St. Mark’s Road, Shantala Nagar, Ashok Nagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka- 560001
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