VIGYBAG INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED E-WASTE RECYCLING POLICY

The Information and Communication revolution has brought enormous changes in the way we organize our lives, our economies, industries and institutions. These spectacular developments in modern times have undoubtedly enhanced the quality of our lives, but at the same time, have led to manifold problems including the problem of massive amounts of hazardous waste and other waste generated from electric products. Such waste poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. The issue of proper management of such hazardous E-Waste is therefore critical to the protection of livelihood, health, and environment.

To deal with this ever-rising problem of E-Waste, the government of India, through its Ministry of Environment and Forest, formulated the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules in 2016.

VigyBag's Commitment to E-Waste Management

VigyBag stands committed to implementing the E-Waste Management under the E-Waste Rules.

The Basel Convention defines wastes as "Substances or objects, which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of, or are required to be disposed of by the provisions of national laws".

E-waste has been defined as "Waste electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part or rejects from their manufacturing and repair process, which are intended to be discarded."

Whereas, Electrical and electronic equipment has been defined as: "Equipment which is dependent on electrical currents or electro-magnetic fields to be fully functional".

Like hazardous waste, the problem of e-waste has become an immediate and long-term concern as its unregulated accumulation and recycling can lead to major environmental problems endangering human health. This calls for an urgent need for E-Waste Management to preserve the ecological balance and reduce landfills. Recycling end-of-life products is vital if we are to save resources and minimize waste. In this regard, we at VigyBag have tied up with authorized E-Waste recyclers to facilitate our organization and our customers to enable them to dispose of E-Waste products after their end-of-life.

Activities to Promote E-Waste Recycling

As an environmentally conscious organization, VigyBag has initiated various activities to promote E-Waste recycling:

• - 100% recycling and disposal through authorized recyclers to avoid the adverse effects of E-Waste.

Adverse Effects of E-Waste

• - Toxic materials present in e-waste get mixed with earth, air, water, etc. and cause health issues.
• - Oil & gases present in e-waste like compressors and CRTs cause environmental pollution.
• - Batteries contain highly hazardous elements.
• - Burning of rubber & plastic in open areas causes air pollution.
• - Bad impact on human beings, animals, and other living organisms.
• - Wastage of natural resources.

How You Can Contribute to a Greener Environment

• - All electrical and electronic products should be handed over only to authorized recyclers for recycling.
• - The E-Waste product should be handed over only to an authorized recycler for disposal.
• - Keep the e-waste in an isolated area after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable to prevent its accidental breakage.
• - Please call our toll-free number 1800-123-8783 for the collection of E-Waste.

Why Recycle?

• Conserve Resources:
  Recycling saves the extraction of fresh raw resources and revives the existing ones that are no longer in use, thus reducing exploitation and conserving natural resources.
• Save Energy:
  Recycling requires less energy than producing a new product from scratch, as it skips the processes of extraction, transportation, and refining of raw materials.
• Prevent Pollution:
  By recycling, we cut down on the pollution of air, water, and land, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding contributions to global warming.

Don'ts for E-Waste

• - The product should not be opened/dismantled by the user but only by authorized service personnel.
• - The product is not meant for resale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealers.
• - The product is not meant for mixing into the household waste stream.
• - Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in an exposed area.

Terms and Conditions

• - This initiative is a step towards our commitment to a cleaner and greener earth.
• - This move is one of the ways to show that we are concerned and thus we request all our customers to join this movement to make it successful by contributing their end-of-life products.
• - For any assistance/guidance for the disposal of e-waste please call our toll-free number: 1800-212-8783.
• - Products offered for recycling are not eligible for exchange offers.
• - The service is available as per conditions applicable in the respective area by recyclers.

Collection Points

You can also deposit your E-Waste directly at the collection points. For information on collection points please see the list below.